Software Engineer (Defence Applications) (27613)

Ecm Selection; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI start-up in the UK is seeking software engineers, including recent graduates, to work on innovative AI-based vision and sensing systems. Candidates should possess a 1st or 2.1 degree in Computer Science or similar, with experience in Python and machine learning libraries. The role is fully onsite, located near Saffron Walden, requiring candidates to have unrestricted rights to work in the UK. Experience with embedded systems would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable industry experience in software engineering, ideally including release of productised code.
• Experience with rugged vision systems or hardware-related areas is ideal.
• Unrestricted rights to work in the UK.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Embedded systems

Control Systems

Algorithm development

Education

1st / 2.1 degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electronics Engineering or similar

Ph.D. (bonus)

Job description

This AI start-up is recruiting across a number of areas including software engineers. They will consider recent graduates or more experienced software engineers who are either immediately available or have a short notice period.

The company are working on innovative AI based vision and sensing systems, and look to produce further prototype applications. The proprietary technology focuses on autonomous adaptation enabling their devices to be used flexibly in different scenarios and environments without the need for additional human intervention. They are working on both software and hardware aspects of these product technologies.

Requirements:

• 1st / 2.1 degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electronics Engineering or similar from a top 50 ranked UK university (or similar). A PhD would be a bonus.
• Demonstrable industry experience (such as summer long internships, year-in-industry or employment after graduation) in software engineering ideally including release of productised code.
• Experience with Python using ML related libraries and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), ideally for rugged vision systems or other hardware related area.
• Any exposure to embedded / control systems, algorithm development, mobile application development would be desirable.

Candidates must have unrestricted rights to work in the UK (applicants requiring sponsorship or are on visas will not be progressed). Further, as projects are defence‑focussed, candidates must be able to pass security clearance.

The role would be fully onsite, so candidates are expected to live relatively close by (offices are commutable by car from Cambridge, Royston, Letchworth, Harlow, Braintree, Welwyn and surrounding areas).

Keywords:

1st / 2.1 Computer Science, PhD, Vision Systems, Python, Embedded, Control Systems, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Algorithms, Defence, Security, Communication Networks