Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - AI Security, Hybrid Cambridge

Client Server; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday day off

Job summary

Client Server is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to work on a new Greenfield product aimed at defeating AI-based security threats. You’ll primarily work with Python and Rust in a fast-paced R&D setting, contributing to rapid prototyping and robust platform development.

The role combines deep backend engineering with modern tech, and offers a blend of office presence in Cambridge with flexi-remote options. A STEM degree and cloud experience are valued for success.

Qualifications

• Strong Python backend experience.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Some experience with Rust, TypeScript and/or C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Greenfield product to combat AI-based security threats.
• Prototype rapid ideas and drive structured development of existing platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in backend systems.
• Collaborate using Python and Rust in a hybrid Cambridge environment.

Skills

Python

Backend engineering

Rust

C++

TypeScript

AWS/Azure/GCP

Problem solving

STEM degree

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Client Server is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to work on a new Greenfield product aimed at defeating AI-based security threats. You’ll primarily work with Python and Rust in a fast-paced R&D setting, contributing to rapid prototyping and robust platform development.

The role combines deep backend engineering with modern tech, and offers a blend of office presence in Cambridge with flexi-remote options. A STEM degree and cloud experience are valued for success.