Python Developer

Senior Python Developer | Electronics x AI

£100k to £130k base + stock options + benefits

Hybrid within the UK. Office days usually Wednesday and Thursday

The mission

Build software that lets teams design electronics at ridiculous speed using AI. Turn research into production systems that ship.

What you will do

• Own Python services and APIs for AI-driven design workflows
• Convert prototypes to robust, tested, observable production code
• Optimise performance for compute heavy workloads
• Collaborate with ML and product to ship end to end
• Improve CI, monitoring, and release quality

What you will bring

• Strong Python in production and senior-level ownership
• Depth in one of: algorithms, optimisation, ML, signal processing, or EDA
• Experience with some of: Django, FastAPI, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, pytest, mypy
• Pragmatic testing, profiling, and code review habits

Our tech

Python 3.11, Django, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, CI, mypy. TypeScript and React on the product surface.

Why this is worth your time

• High ownership on core systems with real product impact
• Meaningful equity and competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid setup with modern tooling
• Smart teammates, zero corporate sludge

The process

Screening chat, hands-on technical, architecture deep dive, references, offer. Adjustments available.

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