Software Engineer (Numerical Modelling, AI/ML, C++/Python) in Guildford

Guildford, Surrey (On-site) £65,000 - £100,000 + 25% Bonus, 10% Pension, Private Medical.

A Masters or PhD Degree in Computing or STEM disciplines is required. Can work full-time, 5 days a week in Guildford in the office.

Your new company: This leading Software provider is looking to bolster their engineering team with an experienced C++/Python Software or Research Engineer. You will be working full-time in their head office location in the heart of Guildford close to the University and with excellent transport links to the majority of Surrey and the South East.

This role would essentially suit a versatile individual to span early R&D, applied algorithm development, and production grade engineering. You may sit more on the scientific research or software engineering side currently, but will be interested in a role blending the skills to solve real world problems.

Your new role: You will be joining the Innovation Team which has a broad mandate to work across the entire suite of internal products. You will drive early stage technical innovation by researching and prototyping new modelling, optimisation, AI, and simulation methods, then turning those ideas into robust, high quality software.

The role involves designing algorithms and numerical techniques for complex scientific or engineering challenges, working across languages such as Python for research and C++ or C# for production, and collaborating closely with researchers and engineers to develop promising concepts into practical tools. They also want someone who can define good technical practices, ensure strong code quality through testing and documentation, and take full ownership of technical workstreams from initial concept through to integration. Overall, we need someone who thrives in an exploratory, ambiguous environment and can turn innovative ideas into practical, high impact tools that shape future products.

It's a well-established business with decades of experience taking them to a market leading position. Building on an impressive 2024, they pushed towards 100 headcount and have the investment and product positioning to double this in the coming 12 months, with a particular focus on the Engineering team. Given this imminent growth, there are Senior and Leadership opportunities to aspire to down the line.

What you’ll need to succeed: We’re looking for candidates with a Masters or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline. You must have proven experience working at the interface of research and software development, translating prototype code into performant, production-ready implementations. We’re looking for experience working in an R&D style environment using one or more compiled systems languages (C++, C#) or at least one high-level scientific language (e.g., Python, Julia). We are particularly looking at experience with scientific computing, numerical methods, or computational modelling. Desirables are Machine learning, optimization, control, probabilistic modelling, or related fields. Familiarity with digital twins, agentic systems, reinforcement learning or advanced optimisation is also beneficial.

What you’ll get in return: You’ll work for a technology focused company building innovative products. There’s an excellent rewards scheme in place including an annual bonus up to 25%, 10% pension match, private healthcare, 25 days holiday and long term sick cover. There is parking on site or a shuttle bus for train commuters to Guildford and a modern office space with excellent amenities.

What you need to do now: To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on 0333 010 5724.