Graduate R&D Software Engineer in Cambridge

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate or experienced Software Engineer to join an innovative stealth start-up in Saffron Walden as an R&D Software Engineer, who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts in their field who have already realised success with other start-ups, this offers the chance to work in an environment filled with technological innovation whilst working on cutting-edge tech.

Our client values those with absolute top academics - therefore, requires a 2.1 or 1st from internationally renowned university and all A's at A-Level (or international equivalent). Due to the nature of some client projects, you must be willing and eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance. This generally requires a long-term UK residency history (typically 10+ years) and the ability to pass government security vetting. You can join the team and work on other commercial projects while your clearance application is progressing.

Location: North Uttlesford / Greater Cambridge Area - fully on-site due to the nature of the role

Salary: £38,000 for a new Graduate - up to £60,000 for experienced

Requirements for R&D Software Engineer - Graduate Considered:

• This company highly values an outstanding academic background, so we are looking for a 1st class honours or high 2.1 degree from a top university in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Electronics or similar.
• Minimum of AAA at A Level or equivalent UCAS points.
• Knowledge in either Computer Vision, Image Processing or RF is preferred.
• Must be able to code competently in any main language, i.e. C++ / Java / Python / JavaScript or C# – but with a keen willingness to learn new languages.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Absolute willingness to learn, with a proactive nature in asking questions to expand the knowledge base.
• Any exposure to Embedded Development, Hardware Development, SDRs, Docker, Cloud technologies, or Mobile App Dev in iOS or Android would be beneficial.
• You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some of the projects (this usually means you have lived in the UK for the past 5+ years, have a clean criminal record, etc.).
• A full UK driving licence is ideal.

Responsibilities for R&D Software Engineer - Graduate Considered:

• Contribute to various technical tasks to support research and development objectives, gaining hands-on experience across software engineering, data science, and machine learning in a dynamic start-up setting.
• Work alongside team members to design and develop software solutions addressing the company’s unique challenges.
• Develop techniques for data collection, preprocessing, and optimisation to support machine learning and algorithm development.
• Take responsibility for managing and maintaining operational company systems, primarily Linux-based.

What this offers:

• An opportunity to join a success story in the making.
• Joining founders who are well-versed in taking graduates and turning them into excellent software engineers.
• Working on a cutting-edge stack in a highly innovative environment.
• Great remuneration.

Applications:

If you would like to enquire about this unique Graduate R&D Software Engineer opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up-to-date CV including details of your online repository via the relevant link.

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