Scientific Software Engineer

Salary: £95,000 - 95,000 per year

Requirements:

• PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
• Ideally experience in compilers, programming languages, or computer architecture
• Strong Python experience
• Experience with a compiled language such as C++, Rust, Julia, Haskell, or OCaml
• Experience with compiler development and SSA
• Understanding of modern software development, including Git, testing, CI/CD, and debugging
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Desirable: LLVM or MLIR experience
• Desirable: programming language design
• Desirable: compiler optimisation
• Desirable: scientific simulation or high-performance computing
• Desirable: open-source development experience

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain compiler infrastructure and SSA-based intermediate representations
• Design and develop programming languages and software tools
• Integrate simulation tools into software and cloud platforms
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to develop technical solutions
• Test, debug, optimise, and maintain high-quality software
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners

Technologies:

• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Git
• Hardware
• Haskell
• Julia
• LLVM
• OCaml
• Python
• Rust

More:

We are looking for an experienced Scientific Software Engineer to join our innovative technology team developing advanced software, simulation tools, and compiler technologies. You will work alongside software engineers, scientists, and hardware specialists to develop software that connects high-level programming languages with advanced hardware. Salary is competitive and the role is permanent.

last updated 36 week of 2026