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Graduate R&D Software Engineer
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Graduate R&D Software Engineer
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
- We would particularly love to hear from those with knowledge in either Computer Vision, Image Processing or RF – please ensure detailed on your CV
- 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 any of the following would be beneficial: Embedded Development, Hardware Development, SDRs, Docker, Cloud technologies, or Mobile App Dev in iOS or Android (please ensure this is included on your CV)
- 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
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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
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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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