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Software Engineer – Near Cambridge

My client, a fast-growing AI company based near Cambridge, is seeking talented Software Engineers to join a small but rapidly expanding development team. This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects—from early-stage prototypes to fully developed products- helping to create new technologies that solve complex, real-world challenges.

This is a hands-on role offering autonomy, responsibility, and exposure to diverse technical domains across the full R&D lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Designing and developing software for both prototype systems and production-ready products

Working across multiple projects concurrently and adapting to varied technical challenges

Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers to integrate software with hardware and wider system components

Rapidly learning and applying new technologies

Contributing to problem-solving throughout the development process

Supporting software used to control hardware platforms, sensors, or custom devices

Requirements

Strong academic background (2:1 or above) in a STEM discipline

(Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to tackle difficult or ambiguous technical problems

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Willingness and ability to learn new tools, languages, and technologies quickly

Working knowledge of Python

Desirable (Not Essential)

Experience interfacing software with hardware or embedded systems

Familiarity with computer networking

Experience with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Understanding of machine learning, statistics, optimisation, or algorithm development

Experience developing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android)

Suitable for both graduates and experienced engineers with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn.

Role Details

Location: Near Cambridge

Working Pattern: Onsite, 5 days a week

Eligibility: Full UK work rights required (no sponsorship available)

Opportunity: Work across the entire prototype-to-product lifecycle in a fast-paced R&D environment

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

Software Engineer - Near Cambridge

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