Software Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering organization in Cambridge is seeking a Software Engineer with a strong academic background and hands-on skills. You will work on high-performance code for instrumentation systems, build algorithms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive package

Strong progression opportunities

Chance to work on impactful projects

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in relevant fields.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Experience in hardware interfacing and real-time systems.
• Ability to design algorithms and reason from first principles.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing robust, high-performance code.
• Interfacing with sensors, cameras, and robotic platforms.
• Building algorithms for geometric reconstruction and data visualization.
• Troubleshooting time-critical, resource-constrained environments.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting field trials and deployments.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Problem-solving

Hardware interfacing

Data acquisition

Algorithm design

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics

Job description

Our client is an innovative engineering organisation, recognised for developing cutting‑edge products that are deployed worldwide. They design and build unique hardware and software solutions and as they continue to grow they are seeking a Software Engineer who is both academically outstanding and practically adept — someone who can combine theoretical insight with the ability to roll up their sleeves, dive into complex systems, and solve real‑world problems. You will join a close‑knit software team responsible for developing control, acquisition, and analysis systems for advanced instrumentation. The role spans algorithm design, hardware interfacing, and data processing, giving you the chance to work across the full lifecycle — from concept through to field deployment.

Software Engineer - The Role - Data Science, Coding, Engineering, Robotics, Developer, RTOS, Electronics

• Designing and implementing robust, high‑performance code for instrumentation and inspection systems
• Interfacing with sensors, cameras, lasers, and robotic platforms
• Building algorithms for geometric reconstruction, image/point cloud analysis, and data visualisation
• Troubleshooting and optimising performance in time‑critical, resource‑constrained environments
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, optical) to deliver integrated solutions
• Supporting occasional field trials and deployments, including debugging live systems

Software Engineer - Skills & Attributes -Data Science, Coding, Engineering, Robotics, Developer, RTOS, Electronics

• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics
• Excellent problem‑solving ability, combining theory with practical, hands‑on engineering
• Experience in hardware interfacing, data acquisition, or real‑time/near real‑time systems
• Ability to design algorithms and reason from first principles
• Strong coding discipline (version control, testing, documentation)
• Knowledge of C/C++ and/or Python for performance and integration tasks

Software Engineer - Why Apply -Data Science, Coding, Engineering, Robotics, Developer, RTOS, Electronics

• Work on intellectually challenging, high‑impact projects at the intersection of software, hardware, and applied physics
• Be part of a small, agile engineering team with global reach
• Competitive package and strong progression opportunities
• A rare chance to combine research‑level thinking with hands‑on engineering delivery

If you are a clever, curious, and practical software engineer who wants to see your work applied in the real world — and not just on paper — this role could be the perfect fit. Please do apply now.