Software Engineer - High-Growth AI Company

Adria Solutions Ltd.; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI company in the UK near Cambridge is looking for talented Software Engineers to join their development team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on diverse projects, from prototypes to finished products. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving capabilities, a STEM degree (2:1 or above), and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. The position is suitable for graduates and experienced engineers alike, with full UK work rights required.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background (2:1 or above) in a STEM discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex or ambiguous technical problems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong willingness and ability to learn new tools, languages, and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for both prototype systems and production-grade products.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to varied technical challenges.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate software with hardware and complex systems.
• Rapidly learn and apply new technologies and tools.
• Contribute to problem-solving throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Adaptability

Strong academic background in a STEM discipline

Ability to learn new tools/languages quickly

Working knowledge of Python

Education

2:1 or above in a STEM discipline

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JavaScript

C++

React

OpenCV

Job description

Software Engineers – Near Cambridge

My client, a fast-growing AI company near Cambridge, is seeking talentedSoftware Engineersto join a small but rapidly expanding development team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work across a wide variety of projects-from early-stage prototypes to fully developed products- helping to shape new technologies that solve complex, real-world challenges.

First and foremost,our client cares far more about intellect, aptitude, attitude, and problem-solving ability than specific knowledge or years of experience. The right people can learn new languages, frameworks, and technologies quickly, so experience is abonus, not a requirement.

That said, the team currently uses many tools you might expect in a cutting-edge tech environment: Python, C++, JavaScript, React, OpenCV, TensorFlow, Torch, and others.

They always choosethe right tool for the job, not the other way around-so technologies may evolve as products and capabilities grow.

If you are smart, curious, adaptable, and love solving difficult problems, this role is an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing software for both prototype systems and production-grade products
• Working across multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to varied technical challenges
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers to integrate software with hardware, sensors, and complex systems
• Rapidly learning and applying new technologies, tools, and approaches
• Contributing to problem-solving throughout the entire development lifecycle
• Supporting software used to control hardware platforms, custom devices, or sensor systems

Requirements

• Strong academic background (2:1 or above) in a STEM discipline
• (Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex or ambiguous technical problems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong willingness and ability to learn new tools, languages, and technologies quickly
• Working knowledge ofPython

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience interfacing software with hardware or embedded systems
• Familiarity with computer networking
• Experience with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Understanding of machine learning, optimisation, statistics, or algorithm development
• Experience developing mobile applications (iOS or Android)

Suitable for both graduates and experienced engineerswith strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn.

Full UK work rights required (no sponsorship available)

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