Software Engineer, AI Engineer

Our client is a rapidly growing technology company specialising in advanced AI-driven solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to join its expanding development team.

This is a hands-on role offering significant autonomy and the chance to work across the full lifecycle of innovative products - from early-stage prototypes through to fully deployed systems.

You will contribute to a wide range of technically challenging projects, helping to develop new technologies that address real-world problems in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for both prototype systems and production-ready applications
• Work across multiple concurrent projects with varying technical requirements
• Collaborate closely with engineers across disciplines, including hardware and systems teams
• Rapidly learn and apply new tools, languages, and technologies
• Contribute to problem-solving throughout all stages of the development lifecycle
• Support software used for controlling hardware platforms, sensors, or custom devices

Essential Requirements

• Strong academic background (2:1 or above) in a STEM discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering)
• Proven ability to solve complex or ambiguous technical problems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong motivation to learn new tools and technologies quickly
• Working knowledge of Python

Desirable Skills (Not Essential)

• Experience interfacing software with hardware or embedded systems
• Familiarity with computer networking
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g. Tensor Flow, PyTorch)
• Understanding of machine learning, statistics, optimisation, or algorithm development
• Experience developing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android)

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work across the full prototype-to-product development cycle
• Exposure to a wide range of technical domains
• Fast-paced, collaborative R&D environment with real-world impact

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