Software Engineer

Forefront RF; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Share Option Scheme

25 days holiday

Weekly company lunches

Flexible work hours

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Healthshield Cash plan

Heka flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Forefront RF in Cambridge is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to develop production-quality software for advanced RF measurement and optimization algorithms.

The ideal candidate will work with RF engineers to create reliable software interfacing with complex RF hardware. Responsibilities include designing Python software and integrating it with hardware systems.

Benefits include competitive salary, share options, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in software development, particularly in Python.
• Understanding of RF measurements is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Python-based software for RF algorithms.
• Work with RF hardware and systems engineers for alignment with real-world hardware.
• Integrate and validate software on hardware prototypes.

Skills

Python proficiency

RF measurements understanding

Test equipment interfacing

Real-time processing experience

Communication skills

Collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronic Engineering, Physics

Job description

Location

Cambridge, UK

Team

Engineering

Job Type

Full‑Time, Permanent

About Us

Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough RF technology that radically simplifies RF front‑end architectures for mobile and connected devices. Our long‑term vision is to empower anyone to treat global connectivity as a commodity, effortlessly adding it to any device. We lead through innovation, solving our customers' toughest challenges and enabling them to stay ahead by pushing the boundaries of RF design.

Our Values

• One team: We listen, share, and build solutions together. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We support one another, embrace challenges and fun, and celebrate collective success.
• Innovation with intent: We operate at the forefront of technology, building innovative pathways to the future that meets real customer needs.
• Solutions driven: We develop world‑leading manufacturable products that deliver effortless connectivity.
• Customer focused: We act with integrity, hold ourselves accountable, and are guided by a deep commitment to deliver customer focused solutions.
• Sustainable: We design for longevity and reuse—leveraging globally connected RF technology to extend product lifecycles and reduce waste.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our team in the UK. The successful candidate will design and deliver production‑quality software that brings advanced RF measurement and optimisation algorithms to life on complex RF hardware.

The role focuses on supporting the development of software that implements RF system control and optimisation concepts. Working closely with RF and systems engineers, you will help develop, test, and maintain Python‑based RF tuning algorithms, hardware/instrument interfaces and drivers, and engineering tools, ensuring they are reliable and suitable for use alongside real hardware systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based software used for algorithm development and deployment.
• Work closely with RF hardware and systems engineers to ensure strong alignment between software behaviour and real‑world hardware.
• Integrate, test, and validate software and algorithms on hardware prototypes and production systems.
• Apply sound software engineering practices, including modular design, version control, testing, and documentation.
• Help diagnose and troubleshoot software and algorithm performance issues during development and deployment.
• Balance rapid experimentation with the evolution of code into robust, long‑lived software.
• Develop unit tests, validation tools, and reference datasets to verify algorithm correctness and support robust regression testing throughout development.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Support integration with measurement systems, test equipment, and internal tooling as needed for algorithm validation.
• Contribute to documentation and technical knowledge‑sharing within the engineering team.

Requirements

About you

You're excited by the opportunity to work with breakthrough technologies. You may thrive in this role if you have some or all of the following:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Proactive approach and a willingness to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrable experience in software development, with strong proficiency in Python.
• Understanding of RF measurements and related test procedures is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with test equipment interfacing and communication protocols.
• Experience with real‑time processing is desirable.
• Prior experience working with RF modules, wireless systems, or telecommunications is a strong plus.

People Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contributions.
• Company Share Option Scheme.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Weekly company lunches.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance x 4.
• Income protection.
• Healthshield Cash plan.
• Heka flexible benefits platform.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.