R&D Engineer

Luminance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading AI company in the UK as an R&D Engineer. This exciting opportunity invites both graduates and experienced candidates to contribute to innovative AI technology disrupting the legal sector. The role emphasizes collaboration, skill development, and leadership potential in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a First or 2:1 in a technical subject.
• Strong Python programming skills and familiarity with related libraries.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing Luminance's AI platform.
• Providing core AI technology within software architecture.

Skills

Python development

Web-hosted platforms

Leadership potential

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading UK AI company, Luminance. Named in Tech Nation’s prestigious Future Fifty list and the recipient of two Queen’s Awards, Luminance is the world’s most advanced AI technology disrupting the legal profession.

Luminance’s team of R&D Engineers are responsible for designing and developing Luminance's AI platform, providing core AI technology within our software architecture.

This role is open to both graduates eager to learn and more senior candidates with proven experience in the desired skills.

If you are excited about this role but your skills or experience don’t perfectly match the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Luminance, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Enthusiasm is the most important quality we look for in applicants.

Desired Skills

• Experience developing large-scale Python codebases
• Familiarity with the Python ecosystem: standard library and open source libraries such as Flask, Requests, NumPy, or PyTorch
• Understanding of software development best practices and architecture, especially web-hosted platforms with applications and services
• Leadership potential or desire to develop leadership skills, either technically or in team management
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt
• Drive and enthusiasm to see projects through to completion

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a First or 2:1, preferably in a technical subject