Software Engineer

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Saffron Walden, Essex
13 months ago
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Software Engineer
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to join an innovative stealth start-up in Saffron Walden who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts in their field, who have already realised success with other start-ups, this offers the chance to work in an environment filled with technological innovation whilst working on cutting-edge tech.
Location: Saffron Walden, UK – fully on-site due to the nature of the role
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Requirements for Software Engineer

  • This company highly values an outstanding academic background, so we are looking for a 1st class honours or high 2.1 degree from a top university in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Electronics or similar.
  • Minimum of AAA at A Level or equivalent UCAS points
  • We are specifically looking for those with knowledge in either Computer Vision, Image Processing or RF
  • Must be able to code competently in any main language i.e. C++ / Java / Python / JavaScript or C# – but with a keen willingness to learn new languages
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Absolute willingness to learn, with a proactive nature in asking questions to expand the knowledge base
  • Any exposure to any of the following would be beneficial: Embedded Development, Hardware Development, SDRs, Docker, Cloud technologies, or Mobile App Dev in iOS or Android (please ensure this is included on your CV)
  • You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some of the projects (this usually means you have lived in the UK for the past 5+ years, have a clean criminal record etc)
    Responsibilities for Software Engineer
  • Contribute to various technical tasks to support research and development objectives, gaining hands-on experience across software engineering, data science, and machine learning in a dynamic start-up setting.
  • Work alongside team members to design and develop software solutions addressing the company’s unique challenges.
  • Develop techniques for data collection, preprocessing, and optimisation to support machine learning and algorithm development.
  • Take responsibility for managing and maintaining operational company systems, primarily Linux-based.
    What this offers:
  • An opportunity to join a success story in the making
  • Working on a cutting-edge stack in a highly innovative environment
  • Great remuneration
    Applications:
    If you would like to enquire about this unique Software Engineer opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up-to-date CV including details of your online repository via the relevant link.
    We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full contact details are readily available on our website).
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    RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists leaving academia entering industry. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities.
    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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