Software Engineer

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire Circa £60,000 (DOE) Hybrid

Help build the tools that power breakthrough science

Quantum Detectors designs and delivers advanced detector technology used in X-ray and Electron Microscopy applications at the world's leading research facilities. Our products help scientists push the boundaries of what's possible, from materials science to medicine to next-gen energy research.

We're looking for a passionate, collaborative C++ Software Engineer who wants to contribute to something bigger than code alone. In our Engineering team, you won't just be an individual contributor - you'll be part of a close-knit, supportive group that thrives on shared problem-solving, curiosity, and continuous improvement. If you bring energy, drive, and a love for building high-performance scientific software, you will feel right at home here.

What You'll Do

As a core contributor to our engineering team, you'll take ownership of designing and developing software that enables world-leading detector systems to shine.

You'll:

• Design, develop, and maintain software for detector control and data acquisition
• Work closely with engineers and scientists to ensure software meets real-world system needs
• Build and optimise data analysis algorithms for processing detector outputs
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot both software and related hardware components
• Collaborate across disciplines to keep the entire system functioning smoothly
• Produce clear, high-quality documentation
• Continuously expand your technical knowledge and skills

This is hands-on, meaningful engineering work - the type that has a direct impact on how scientists run experiments, capture data, and push the boundaries of discovery.

What You Bring

Essential:

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar
• Strong C++ and Python development experience
• Comfortable with Linux and Windows (including command-line use)
• Great communication and team working skills
• Enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment

Desirable:

• Experience with scientific instrumentation
• Familiarity with the C++ standard library (memory management, file system, etc.)
• Experience working under Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

What we offer

This is a fast-growing business where everyone contributes, supports one another, and gets stuck in when needed. The work is varied and no two days look the same - if you enjoy solving problems, learning, and being part of a team that genuinely cares about what they create, you'll thrive here.

You'll also enjoy:

• Circa £60k salary (DOE)
• 30 days holiday (plus public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 35-hour working week + flexible hours
• Hybrid working environment
• A vibrant campus with cafés, gym, sports clubs, social events, and more

Join us and help build the software behind some of the world's most advanced scientific instruments.

No agents, please.

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