Oliver Bernard
Research And Development Engineer
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R&D Engineer | Emerging Technologies | London | Hybrid | 4 day week | £80k-£90k
We're partnering with an innovative technology company that's looking for an R&D Engineer to help shape the future of its products through research, experimentation, and technical innovation.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, exploring emerging technologies, and turning ideas into working prototypes.
The Opportunity
You'll work at the forefront of innovation, researching new technologies, building proof-of-concepts, and evaluating technical approaches that could influence future products and platforms.
Working alongside Engineering, Product and Architecture teams, you'll help transform ideas into practical solutions that deliver real business value.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Researching and evaluating emerging technologies
- Building prototypes and proof-of-concepts
- Exploring technical feasibility, scalability and trade-offs
- Working closely with engineering and product teams to shape future technology
- Documenting findings and making evidence-based recommendations
- Supporting the transition of successful concepts into production
What We're Looking For
- Strong software engineering background
- Experience building prototypes or experimental systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of modern software architecture
- Experience with event-driven architecture
- Passion for innovation and emerging technologies
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Nice to Have
- Experience with XMPP
- Exposure to defence or secure technology environments
Why Apply?
- Work on cutting-edge technologies before they reach production
- Genuine opportunity to influence future product strategy
- Collaborative engineering culture with high levels of autonomy
- A role for engineers who love learning, experimenting and innovating
If you're naturally curious and enjoy building the next generation of technology, I'd love to tell you more.
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