Software Engineer

FusePump; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll contribute to cutting-edge EDA tools in a collaborative environment. This role is perfect for those with a PhD and a passion for algorithmic challenges, focusing on computational geometry and data structures. Work alongside a talented team in a vibrant Newcastle office, enjoying a stimulating culture that values creativity and technical excellence. Experience personal growth with tailored onboarding and development plans, while making an impact on high-performance systems used by leading tech firms.

Benefits

Personalized onboarding plan

Technical development roadmap

Agile team environment

Access to coast and countryside

Qualifications

• PhD-level insights into algorithmic complexity and computational geometry.
• Strong academic background with top-level A-Levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop algorithmically rich software components.
• Tackle performance-critical layout problems involving network theory.

Skills

C++

Algorithm Design

Computational Geometry

Data Structure Design

Education

PhD in Computer Science

First-Class Degree

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (PhD Level)

Location: Newcastle, UK (On-site)

Team Size: 14–15 engineers

Domain: Computational Geometry, Algorithm Design, EDA Software

Make original contributions to cutting-edge software in the semiconductor world.

Our client, a high-calibre engineering team within a 12,000-employee global leader, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its Newcastle-based group. This small, focused team develops highly sophisticated electronic design automation (EDA) tools used by some of the world's biggest tech companies.

This role is ideal for someone with deep algorithmic thinking, fluency in C++, and a passion for solving hard, real-world problems at the intersection of computational geometry, data structure design, and algorithmic complexity.

You'll bring your PhD-level insights to challenges few engineers encounter and see your work drive innovation in chip and system design at scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing algorithmically rich software components, particularly in 2D geometry, routing, and constraint solving
• Tackling performance-critical layout problems involving network theory and spatial optimization
• Inventing and integrating custom data structures and algorithms for geometry manipulation
• Collaborating across teams to incorporate research-based ideas into existing platforms
• Owning problems end-to-end, from concept to implementation

You'll Thrive Here If You:

• Hold a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
• Have a strong academic background, ideally with a first-class degree and top-level A-Levels (AAA or equivalent)
• Are fluent in modern C++, with demonstrable experience solving advanced algorithmic problems
• Think independently and creatively, with a research-driven mindset
• Communicate clearly and proactively with your team

Why Join?

• Work on intellectually stimulating projects grounded in computational geometry and high-performance systems
• Be part of a small, agile team with startup energy, supported by a global tech leader
• Enjoy a Newcastle-based office with a low cost of living, a welcoming tech community, and access to coast and countryside
• Receive a personalized onboarding plan and technical development roadmap over your first two years
• Join a team where over 50% of members hold PhDs—originality and deep thinking are highly valued
• Be part of a culture that fosters creativity, technical excellence, and long-term impact

Other Details

• Full-time, on-site role in Newcastle
• 6-month probation period (with the possibility of shortening)
• Competitive salary based on experience