Quell
Graduate R&D Software Engineer
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About the Company
Quell is a high-growth British defence and security AI technology start-up developing solutions to counter drone, vehicle, and human threats across the military, civilian and critical national infrastructure sectors.
Based near Cambridge, we are seeking exceptional Graduate R&D Software Engineers to support a wide range of research and development activities. The role is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
It is an entry-level role with exposure to the full product development lifecycle. You will be provided with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing and developing innovative software solutions in collaboration with the engineering team
- Building tools and methods for data gathering, preprocessing, and optimisation for machine learning and algorithm development
- Overseeing and maintaining operational company systems (Linux-based)
- Contributing across a broad mix of R&D, software, data science, and technical problem-solving tasks
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Requirements
- 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++, etc.)
- 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
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Details
- Location: North Uttlesford / Greater Cambridge area, on-site
- Five days a week on-site (i.e., this is not a hybrid role)
- Applicants must be fully eligible to work in the UK without restriction, time limit, or the need for current or future sponsorship.
- Full UK driving licence required. If this isn't held, candidates will need to commit to obtaining within 6 months of their start date
To Apply
Please apply via LinkedIn with your full CV and a short covering note, including your salary expectations and availability.
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