Scientific Software Engineer

Pertemps Bond; South Stoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Scientific Software Engineer to join an innovative technology team at Oxfordshire, South East UK. You’ll work with scientists, software engineers and hardware specialists to connect high-level programming languages with advanced hardware.

You will design and develop compiler infrastructure, SSA-based representations, and tools, integrate simulation tools into cloud platforms, and collaborate across teams while maintaining high-quality, well-tested software.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS or equivalent experience, with focus on compilers or programming languages.
• Proficiency in C++, Rust, Julia, Haskell or OCaml with compiler experience.
• Experience with compiler development and SSA.
• Knowledge of Git, testing, CI/CD and debugging.
• Experience with LLVM or MLIR.
• Background in scientific simulation or HPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compiler infrastructure and SSA-based 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

C++

Rust

Julia

SSA-based representations

Programming language design

Cloud platforms

Problem solving

Communication

Debugging

Scientific computing

LLVM experience

MLIR experience

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Compiler development frameworks

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.
• 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.
• LLVM or MLIR experience.
• Scientific simulation or high-performance computing.

Scientific Software Engineer Oxfordshire,South East,UK