R&D Software Engineer - Graduate Considered

ZipRecruiter; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate or experienced Software Engineer to join an innovative stealth start-up in Saffron Walden as an R&D Software Engineer, who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts in their field who have already realised success with other start-ups, this offers the chance to work in an environment filled with technological innovation whilst working on cutting-edge tech.

Location: Saffron Walden, UK - fully on-site due to the nature of the role

Salary: £38,000 for a new Graduate - up to £60,000 for experienced

Requirements for R&D Software Engineer - Graduate Considered

1. 1st class honours or high 2.1 degree from a top university in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Electronics or similar.
2. Minimum of AAA at A Level or equivalent UCAS points
3. Must be able to code competently in any main language i.e. C++ / Java / Python / JavaScript or C# – but with a keen willingness to learn new
4. Strong problem-solving ability
5. Absolute willingness to learn, with a proactive nature in asking questions to expand the knowledge base
6. Any exposure to any of the following would be beneficial: Embedded Development, Hardware Development, RF, SDRs, Docker, Cloud technologies, machine learning or Mobile App Dev in iOS or Android (please ensure this is included on your CV)
7. You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some of the projects (this usually means you have lived in the UK for the past 5+ years, have a clean criminal record etc)

Responsibilities for R&D Software Engineer - Graduate Considered

1. Contribute to various technical tasks to support research and development objectives, gaining hands-on experience across software engineering, data science, and machine learning in a dynamic start-up setting.
2. Work alongside team members to design and develop software solutions addressing the company’s unique challenges.
3. Develop techniques for data collection, preprocessing, and optimisation to support machine learning and algorithm development.
4. Take responsibility for managing and maintaining operational company systems, primarily Linux-based.

What this offers:

1. An opportunity to join a success story in the making
2. Joining founders who are well-versed in taking graduates and turning them into excellent software engineers
3. Working on a cutting-edge stack in a highly innovative environment
4. Great remuneration

Applications:

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