Software Engineer X 10

Adria Solutions Ltd.; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI company is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their team near Cambridge. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from prototypes to fully developed products, and requires a strong academic background in a STEM discipline. Ideal for both graduates and experienced engineers who excel in problem solving and are eager to learn new technologies. The position is onsite, requiring full UK work rights, with a focus on software development for innovative hardware solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
• Ability to tackle difficult technical problems.
• Willingness to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for prototype systems.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate software with hardware.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Working knowledge of Python

Education

Strong academic background in a STEM discipline

Job description

Software Engineer – Near Cambridge

My client, a fast-growing AI company based near Cambridge, is seeking talented Software Engineers to join a small but rapidly expanding development team. This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects—from early-stage prototypes to fully developed products- helping to create new technologies that solve complex, real-world challenges.

This is a hands‑on role offering autonomy, responsibility, and exposure to diverse technical domains across the full R&D lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing software for both prototype systems and production‑ready products
• Working across multiple projects concurrently and adapting to varied technical challenges
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers to integrate software with hardware and wider system components
• Rapidly learning and applying new technologies
• Contributing to problem‑solving throughout the development process
• Supporting software used to control hardware platforms, sensors, or custom devices

Requirements

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

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, statistics, optimisation, or algorithm development
• Experience developing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android)

Suitable for both graduates and experienced engineers with strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn.

Role Details

• Location: Near Cambridge
• Working Pattern: Onsite, 5 days a week
• Eligibility: Full UK work rights required (no sponsorship available)
• Opportunity: Work across the entire prototype-to-product lifecycle in a fast‑paced R&D environment

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