Software Engineer, Maths, Stats

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Southampton is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in C++ and statistical programming. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work on challenging projects in a relaxed environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mathematics and experience in implementing mathematical algorithms.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Mathematics required.
• Proven C++ programming experience.
• Experience in both research and commercial environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implementing complex mathematical and statistical algorithms in C++.
• Working within a niche internal C++ software engineering team.
• Scalable programming based on research papers.

Skills

C++ programming

Mathematical algorithms

Machine learning

Education

Degree or PhD in Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python

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Software Engineer, Maths, Stats, portsmouth, hampshire

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Client:

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Software Engineer required by a successful software company located in Southampton. The company requires a C++ Software Engineer to join a niche internal C++ software engineering team specialising in complex, statistical C++ software programming.

Hybrid working - generally 2 days per week in the Southampton office. Flexible working hours.

The successful Software Engineer will have a relevant degree in Mathematics and will have proven commercial/research C++ programming experience with a statistical or mathematical bias.

The successful Software Engineer will be tasked with understanding complex mathematical and statistical research papers and then implementing those algorithms in code in a scalable fashion.

Key experience

• Degree or PhD in Mathematics
• Mathematical algorithms eg statistical / machine learning / econometric time series
• C++ programming on Windows and/or Linux

Any of the following would be advantageous

• Experience in both research and commercial software environments
• MATLAB
• R
• Python
• Machine learning

This is an opportunity to join a highly successful, expanding company offering the chance to work on complex, interesting C++ programming in a relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking for an opportunity of this nature please get in touch.