Senior Software Engineer AI in Chemistry

Job number:
NAT
02206

Faculty:
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Department:
Department of Chemistry

Salary: £69,365- £79,257 per annum

Location:

White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type:
Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date:
25 Jun 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the design and implementation of novel digital technologies in collaboration with a wide range of academic and industrial partners who are part of AIchemy – an AI Hub involving the company, the University of Liverpool, and a large consortium of academic and industrial partners.

The Senior Software Engineer post will be ideal for an individual interested in working creatively across a range of projects and experts to deliver software from data infrastructure to novel AI, working closely with academics in Chemistry and multiple other departments, as well as partners across the larger consortium. You will also work closely with the AIchemy leadership team, project management team, researchers and other software and data scientists to deliver on objectives.

You will be responsible for leading the technical discussion on project research requirements, to deliver the design, development of end-to-end software solutions to achieve research objectives involving stakeholders from the company, the University of Liverpool and a consortium of academic and industrial partners.

As a highly motivated software engineer, you will be developing the key infrastructure for the development and use of AI in Chemistry and have a clear framework of accountability, while exercising substantial personal responsibility and autonomy, applying novel technologies to diverse and meaningful challenges. This will include being able to provide expert advice, guidance and support to other members of the team to define software requirements and develop a high-level plan for development as part of an agile process.

• A postgraduate degree in Computer Science or Chemistry with strong emphasis on computational chemistry/machine learning and software development.
• Significant experience of full cycle software development, including design, implementation and deployment.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience coding with at least one industry-standard language commonly used for data analysis and web applications e.g. Python.

• This role provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in one of the nine EPSRC funded AI Hubs funded to deliver next-generation innovations and technologies.
• You will become part of Team AIchemy and have the opportunity to work with partners across the Hub and with other AI hubs.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

This is a full‑time and fixed‑term role until 31 January 2029. You will be based at the White City Campus.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For further details on the role, please contact Prof Kim Jelfs – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).