Graduate Software Engineer X 4

Saffron Walden
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Graduate Software Engineer – High-Growth Research & Technology Company (Near Cambridge)

My client is a fast-growing research and technology company near Cambridge, seeking a Graduate R&D Software Engineer to support a broad range of research and development activities. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a motivated early-career engineer who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop innovative software solutions in collaboration with the engineering team

Build tools and methods for data gathering, preprocessing, and optimisation for machine learning and algorithm development

Oversee and maintain operational company systems (Linux-based)

Contribute across a broad mix of R&D, software, data science, and technical problem-solving tasks

Requirements

Essential

Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn across varied technical domains

Recent 2:1 (or above) graduate in a STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics)

Strong experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++)

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable

Experience with Python and familiarity with data science or machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Interest or experience in signals, RF, or SDRs

Knowledge of version control (Git), containerisation (Docker), or cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)

Academic or project experience in ML, data science, or digital signal processing

Enthusiasm for working in a startup environment and taking ownership of initiatives

What’s on Offer

Entry-level role with exposure to the full product development lifecycle

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, dynamic R&D environment

Hands-on experience in software, data, and algorithm development within a scaling technology company

Work onsite near Cambridge with close collaboration across engineering, research, and product teams

Chance to contribute to impactful projects and take ownership of initiatives

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

Graduate Software Engineer – High-Growth Research & Technology Company (Near Cambridge)

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