Pwc UK
R&D Engineer Senior Associate
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About the role
An exciting role for a computer scientist or software engineer, interested in learning and writing about innovative technologies created in the UK. It is also an opportunity to learn about R&D legislation that encourages companies to carry out R&D in the UK.
The role is ideal for an experienced computer scientist, software engineer or an R&D specialist, providing an opportunity to study (at a broad level) R&D carried out by companies across the UK, focusing on R&D in information technology.
What your days will look like
- Prepare and present R&D Legislation Guidelines.
- Lead interviews with client engineers to identify the R&D in small projects.
- Support other technical team members to identify the R&D in large projects.
- Draft documents summarising the R&D nature of the client engineering projects.
- Delegate or train junior team members to assist with the drafting of documents.
- Review documents prepared by junior team members to ensure the quality.
- Ensure the quality of the technical documents which will be submitted to HMRC.
- Collaborate with R&D legislation experts in the team, to help quantify R&D costs.
- Collaborate with project team management to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
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This role is for you if
- Computer science or software engineering university degree (or masters or PhD).
- Academic or industry experience in software engineering or IT.
- Inquisitive and able to quickly understand (at a high level) complex technologies.
- Enthusiasm to learn and describe new and emerging software or IT technologies.
- Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member.
- Takes responsibility to complete tasks in time and at a high standard.
- Contribute to a positive work environment building collaborative relationships.
- Committed to continuous training and to proactively learning.
- Dedicate time to delegate and manage junior team members.
- Dedicate time to train junior members to learn during the project work.
- Experience in writing technical documents to present to other lead stakeholders.
- Excellent in engineer to engineer communications with client lead engineers.
- Enjoy engineering interviews and adjusts the style to understand, areas of R&D.
- Preferred (but not mandatory), prior experience with R&D claims preparations.
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What you’ll receive from us
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
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