Software Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A start-up defence company based south of Cambridge is seeking a Software Engineer to work on varied technical projects involving AI applications. This role requires a strong background in Python, especially for complex prototyping. Candidates must have a degree in Computer Science and be eligible for security clearance. The position is fully onsite, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on challenging projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Extensive demonstrable experience using Python for complex prototyping and production code.
• Experience with embedded systems, mobile OS, or computer networking is beneficial.
• Exposure to computational statistics, algorithm development, or machine learning optimisation is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Join a small, growing team working on early-stage prototypes and matured product technologies.
• Work fully onsite and handle varied technical projects in software for defence / AI applications.

Skills

Python

Deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow or PyTorch)

Experience with hardware devices or sensors

Ability to learn new languages and technologies

Education

1st / 2.1 in Computer Science or similar

MSc or PhD (desirable)

Job description

Varied technical projects in software for defence / AI applications

This start-up defence company are developing technologies that utilise AI at the heart of their products. They are currently growing and are looking to recruit a number of roles including for a Software Engineer to join their team.

As their next Software Engineer hire, you would join a small, growing team that are working on early-stage prototypes as well as more mature product technologies. The position is fully hands‑on and requires a good sense of understanding and experience for task prioritisation, as well as ability to work on projects concurrently.

Requirements

• 1st / 2.1 in Computer Science or similar (MSc or PhD would be desirable).
• Extensive demonstrable experience using Python for complex prototyping and / or production code. Must have the aptitude to pick up new languages and technologies when needed.
• Experience with hardware devices or sensors. Any experience with embedded systems, mobile OS or computer networking would be beneficial.
• Experience with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow or PyTorch) would be desirable.
• Exposure to computational statistics, algorithm development or machine learning optimisation would be a bonus.

Due to projects being related to defence applications, candidates must be British nationals, resident in the UK for the past 5 years and eligible for security clearance.

The offices are based south of Cambridge and this role would require candidates to be based fully onsite. In return, as well as a competitive salary, you will get to work on interesting projects that will challenge you technically and allow you to develop your skills and knowledge with like-minded engineers.