Scientific Software Engineer

Pertemps Reading; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Reading is seeking a highly skilled Scientific Software Engineer to join a forward‑looking technology team. You will connect high‑level languages with advanced hardware, shaping compiler infrastructure and SSA‑based representations while collaborating with scientists, engineers and hardware specialists to deliver robust software tools.

You will design programming languages, develop software tools and integrate simulation tools into cloud platforms, ensuring high quality and

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience, ideally in compilers, programming languages or computer architecture.
• Strong Python experience.
• Experience with a compiled language such as C++, Rust, Julia, Haskell or OCaml.
• Experience with compiler development and SSA.
• Understanding of modern software development, including Git, testing, CI/CD and debugging.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compiler infrastructure and SSA-based intermediate representations.
• Design and develop programming languages and software tools.
• Integrate simulation tools into software and cloud platforms.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to develop technical solutions.
• Test, debug, optimise and maintain high-quality software.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Julia

Haskell

OCaml

SSA

Git

CI/CD

Debugging

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

LLVM/MLIR

Job description

Scientific Software Engineer

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Scientific Software Engineer to join an innovative technology team developing advanced software, simulation tools and compiler technologies.

You’ll work alongside software engineers, scientists and hardware specialists, developing software that connects high-level programming languages with advanced hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compiler infrastructure and SSA-based intermediate representations.
• Design and develop programming languages and software tools.
• Integrate simulation tools into software and cloud platforms.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to develop technical solutions.
• Test, debug, optimise and maintain high-quality software.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.About You

PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience, ideally in compilers, programming languages or computer architecture.

Strong Python experience.

Experience with a compiled language such as C++, Rust, Julia, Haskell or OCaml.

Experience with compiler development and SSA.

Understanding of modern software development, including Git, testing, CI/CD and debugging.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable

• LLVM or MLIR experience.
• Programming language design.
• Compiler optimisation.
• Scientific simulation or high-performance computing.
• Open-source development experience.