Specialist Software Engineer (Python)

Salt; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Specialist Software Engineer to join a hybrid team, working on cutting-edge cybersecurity technology. You will balance hands-on development with software architecture and technical leadership, shaping the next generation of solutions.

You will lead design efforts, mentor engineers, and collaborate across functions to deliver scalable, production-grade systems from concept to deployment in a fast-paced R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Senior or lead level software engineer with architecture focus.
• Expert in Python, C++, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Experience designing and building distributed systems.
• Hands-on with Docker, CI/CD, Git and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex software systems.
• Set technical strategy and architecture decisions.
• Build scalable production-grade solutions end-to-end.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact tech.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

JavaScript

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Specialist Software Engineer Cambridge, UK | Hybrid

Join a cutting-edge R&D team developing next-generation cybersecurity technology designed to tackle sophisticated, real-world threats. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on development, software architecture, and technical leadership in an innovation-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of complex software systems.
• Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions.
• Develop scalable, production-grade solutions from concept to deployment.
• Mentor engineers and champion engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact technology.

What We're Looking For

• Senior, Lead, Staff, Principal, or Architect-level software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, C++, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Proven experience with software architecture and system design.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence technical direction and work autonomously.

Desirable

• Cybersecurity, malware analysis, threat detection, or security product experience.
• Statistical analysis, machine learning, or complex systems experience.
• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience.

Why Apply?

Work on genuinely challenging technical problems, shape innovative products, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in engineering and cybersecurity.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.