Summary
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Join a small, rapidly expanding R&D engineering team as a Software Engineer. You will design and develop software for both prototypes and production-ready systems, work across multiple projects, and adapt to varied technical challenges. The role provides substantial autonomy and exposure to the full software lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.
Highlights
Hands-on role with significant autonomy and exposure to diverse technical challenges. Engineers can work across the complete prototype-to-production lifecycle and contribute to projects addressing complex real-world problems.
Description
About the Company
Quell is a high-growth British defence and security AI technology start-up developing solutions to counter drone, vehicle, and human threats across the military, civilian and critical national infrastructure sectors.
Based near Cambridge, we are seeking exceptional Software Engineers to join our small but rapidly expanding development team.
You will work across a wide range of projects, from early-stage prototypes to fully developed products, helping to build new technologies that solve complex, real-world challenges.
This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy, responsibility, and exposure to varied technical domains.
You will have the opportunity to work across the full prototype-to-product lifecycle in a fast-paced R&D environment
Key Responsibilities
Designing and developing software for both prototype systems and production-ready productsWorking across multiple projects concurrently, adapting to different technical challengesCollaborating with engineers to integrate software with hardware and wider system componentsRapidly learning and applying new technologies to support diverse R&D effortsContributing to problem-solving at all stages of the development lifecycleSupporting software used to control hardware platforms, sensors, or custom devices
Requirements
Strong academic background (2:1 or above) in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, etc.)Demonstrated ability to solve difficult or ambiguous technical problemsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionWillingness and ability to learn new tools, languages, and technologies quicklyWorking knowledge of Python
Please note: While you do not need active clearance to apply, you must be eligible to undergo UK Security Check (SC) clearance vetting if selected.
Desirable (Not Required)
Experience interfacing software with hardware or embedded systemsFamiliarity with computer networkingExperience with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)Understanding of machine learning, statistics, optimisation, or algorithm developmentExperience developing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android)This role is suitable for both graduate-level applicants and more experienced engineers, as long as they demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities
Details
Location: North Uttlesford / Greater Cambridge area, on-siteFive days a week on-site (ie: this is not a hybrid role)Applicants must be fully eligible to work in the UK without restriction, time limit, or the need for current or future sponsorship.
To Apply
Please apply via LinkedIn with your CV and a short covering note, including your salary expectations and availability.
