Future Talent Group
Senior Software Engineer (Python)
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Senior Software Engineer (Python) – Edge & Autonomous Systems Platform
Location - Oxford (Hybrid)
Salary - £70,000 / £90,000
Want to own the software platform behind next-generation autonomous and edge computing systems?
We’re working with a fast-growing technology company developing advanced autonomous systems for demanding, real-world environments.
As they scale their core platform, they’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who wants genuine technical ownership – taking capability from architecture and design through to production, deployment and support.
This isn’t a narrow application-development role. You’ll work across software, edge infrastructure, networking and system integrations, helping build a robust, scalable platform that sits at the heart of their technology.
What you’ll be doing:
- Owning core platform capability and driving it towards production-grade reliability, scalability and maintainability
- Working across software, edge infrastructure and integrations
- Introducing and strengthening modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, peer review and observability
- Diagnosing complex issues across software, Linux, networking and infrastructure boundaries
- Mentoring other engineers and helping shape technical direction as the team grows
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What we’re looking for:
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience delivering and operating production systems
- Full-cycle ownership – design, build, test, release and support
- Strong experience with Python, Linux, containers, APIs and distributed/networked systems
- Comfortable working across software and wider technical/system boundaries
- Able to communicate technical decisions effectively with hardware, integration and operational teams
- Experience with edge compute, device/fleet management, autonomous systems, sensing platforms or robotics would be particularly valuable.
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Benefits
- Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge UAV platforms with a growing, well-funded team
- Broad, hands-on role with real ownership of the build and test process
- 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays – a genuinely generous allowance
- Private medical cover on completion of probation
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension (NEST)
- Further benefits in development, to be confirmed shortly
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than simply writing features – you’ll have the chance to shape a core technology platform, influence how it is engineered and grow into technical leadership as the business scales.
Interested, or know someone who could be a good fit?
Get in touch with Scott Sarginson at Future Talent Group for a confidential conversation.
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