215 Software Engineer jobs in Cambridgeshire
Senior Software Engineer
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Job Title: Compiler Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, UK
Hybrid Working Required – 3 Days On, 2 days Remote
Our client are a UK based AI start-up.
Brief:
Designing and developing the software systems that enable us to run machine learning (ML) inference workloads at state of the art latencies and efficiency on FPGA-based hardware accelerators. Working throughout the stack to define the ways we program AI accelerators, from co-designing the instruction sets together with the hardware engineering team, to developing the compilers and application APIs to interface the accelerator with ML models and frameworks.
Responsibilities:
Programming our bespoke hardware accelerators by writing compilers and DSLs
Creating tools for debugging, profiling, and optimising programs for our accelerators
Developing efficient applications and runtime libraries for server CPUs that utilise our accelerators
Key Requirements:
PhD or MSc in related field
Used Rust in production or open source codebases
Experience with low-level programming languages in general (e.g. Rust, C, C++) or functional programming languages (e.g. Haskell, OCaml, Nix)
3 years of experience working on relevant areas such as performance sensitive- or systems programming, and compiler development
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Graduate Embedded Software Engineer
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Graduate Embedded Software Engineer (2025 Start)
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £30,00 - £35,000
Are you a soon-to-be graduate passionate about embedded systems and ready to kick-start your engineering career? We’re looking for a Graduate Embedded / Firmware Engineer to join our clients innovative team developing next-generation smart energy devices that make a real impact on sustainability.
What You’ll Be Doing: Develop and test embedded firmware for microcontroller-based products. Work with communication protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to solve real-world engineering challenges Contribute to code reviews and maintain clear technical documentation
What We’re Looking For: 2025 Graduate with a 2:1 degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Solid programming skills in C Interest in embedded systems and an understanding of basic electronics
Why Join: Be part of a company developing technology that reduces energy waste and supports a greener future. Work in a hybrid model from their Cambridge office and get mentorship and support as you start your career. Join a friendly, ambitious team with opportunities for ongoing development
Ready to build your future in firmware engineering? Please reach out to Harry Hansford @ IC Resources
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about building embedded systems that power cutting-edge RF and electronic technologies? A growing engineering team is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to take a leading role in the development of innovative hardware products - from concept through to volume production.
You’ll work across disciplines to design embedded software for highly complex systems, helping to manage, control, and calibrate RF platforms and advanced electronics.
Embedded Software Engineer Key Responsibilities:
- Work directly with Xilinx SoCs (e.g. Zynq, Versal) to implement embedded software solutions alongside FPGA and digital hardware teams.
- Define, architect, and document embedded software requirements.
- Drive continuous improvements across embedded platforms - enhancing performance, robustness, and maintainability.
Embedded Software Engineer background:
- Strong experience developing bare-metal embedded applications and bootloaders .
- Hands-on development experience with Xilinx SoCs , including Zynq or Versal platforms.
- knowledge of platforms such as STM32F , MSP430 , PIC , and/or Embedded Linux .
- Ability to work closely with hardware and systems engineers to bring integrated products to life.
This is a great opportunity to join a team where embedded software plays a critical role in high-performance, real-world applications. If you're interested in this role or other embedded opportunities across the UK, please don’t hesitate to connect with Harry Hansford to learn more.
Software Test Engineer
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System Test Engineer – 5G NR SA Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
Cambridge | R&D | Hybrid
We’re supporting a leading innovator in next-gen wireless comms as they build cutting-edge 5G Fixed Wireless Access solutions . This is your chance to join the R&D team shaping real-world connectivity in rural and semi-urban markets across the globe.
System Test Engineer responsibilities:
- Testing 5G NR SA FWA solutions in lab + OTA environments
- Designing & executing test cases for both cabled and wireless setups
- Debugging complex system issues and contributing to robust, high-performance platforms
- Helping ensure delivery of secure, high-speed internet access worldwide
System Engineer background
- Hands-on experience with 4G/5G RAN (3GPP)
- Strong background in system test / QA for telecoms or wireless systems
- Ability to design test plans and troubleshoot complex setups
Interested? Apply today or drop me a message for more details.
Senior Software Engineer
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An exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer has arisen with a leading technology company, based in Cambridge.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing AI features within their engineering tools, applying advanced AI and machine learning methods to solve complex technical challenges. You will also have the opportunity to guide and educate team members on best AI practices, evaluate algorithms, document results, and ensure high standards of code quality through reviews and testing.
This is an on-site role.
Experience of the Senior Software Engineer will include:
- PhD in a STEM discipline
- Strong C++ development
- Knowledge of AI / ML concepts and frameworks
If you are a Senior Software Engineer interested in working for a Fortune 100 organisation, please apply today to learn more.
Senior Software Engineer
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Salary: Up to £120,000 + Benefits
Location: Cambridgeshire
Working Env: Hybrid (3 days on-site)
The company is a Cambridge based start-up that specialising in ultra-low latency trading technology for financial markets. Following continued growth, they are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a leading role in the design, development and maintenance of low latency, high-performance software which oversees the low-latency FPGA in real-time trading, along with comprehensive tests suites to ensure the correct and efficient operation of the system. You will collaborate with software and hardware engineers across the business and be responsible for mentoring junior members of the team.
Key Requirements:
- Experience programming in C++ with a solid understanding of Linux and some of the following:
- Concurrent multi-threaded programming
- Networking / network protocols
- Common CPU architectures and how to exploit them for performance
- Computational / storage complexities and how to design to optimize for them
- Experience working across the entire Software Design Life Cycle (Architecture, Design, Implementation, Testing & Deployment
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across firmware, software, and DevOps to deliver production-grade solutions.
- Experience programming in Rust.
Robotics Software Engineer
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We’re working with a growing robotics company who are redefining what’s possible in autonomous tech for real-world environments!
This is a hands-on role in a genuinely exciting space. You’ll be working at the heart of a new autonomous robotics platform being developed. Your focus will be on the design and development of the software that controls and coordinates key robotic features – a key piece of their platform – while collaborating closely with the wider engineering and testing teams across Europe.
This is a great opportunity to get in early with a company that’s scaling fast, while building tech that has a meaningful impact. You’ll be encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and shape how the product evolves.
What you’ll be doing:
- Designing, developing and testing software for real-world robotics applications
- Debugging, simulating and verifying code before deployment
- Working with robotics, mechanical and electronic engineers to ensure smooth integration
- Testing in the field (literally) – on farms and in polytunnels in the UK and Portugal
- Writing clean, well-documented code across the full development lifecycle
- Supporting the transition of systems from prototype through to production
What we’re looking for:
- A degree (or master’s) in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent
- 3+ years’ commercial experience in software development
- Strong C++ (11 onwards – 20 ideal)
- ROS/ROS2 experience and confident with Linux
- Hands-on experience with hardware integration and real-time systems
- Familiar with tools like Docker, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, and CI/CD workflows
- Bonus points for Python, TypeScript, Golang, or experience with embedded platforms like Jetson/Xavier
- Collaborative mindset and happy working across teams – but also comfortable with autonomy and taking initiative
You’ll be joining a small but highly skilled team, working on a product that blends cutting-edge innovation with practical, real-world application. If you’re passionate about robotics, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to play a key part in building something meaningful – we’d love to hear from you.
Drop me a message or apply to find out more.
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Software Engineer Intern
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This is a 3 month paid internship starting in June 2026, depending on your availability. This is an in-person internship working from our Cambridge, UK office. **Submit your application today** .
An internship at Nutanix is an opportunity to build on your studies and expand your professional skills, working alongside a world-class software engineering team. As an intern you will dive deep into some of the most challenging and dynamic fields of the software industry. Strengthen your programming skills beyond the classroom through hands-on, impactful technical projects, as you learn, grow and explore with training and mentoring from our experienced team of technical experts.
**The Team**
Nutanix engineers create revolutionary technology. Our global team of 2,800 engineers spans 13 countries and 16 solution groups, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with passionate technologists from diverse cultures across a wide range of technologies.
We celebrate the open exploration of ideas and take a forward-thinking approach to our work. At Nutanix we foster an innovative and entrepreneurial culture focused on delivering our customers the best technical solutions to support their business goals. Our engineers love solving tricky problems, breaking, fixing, and building new things, and our collaborative environment ensures you'll be supported and challenged as part of a close-knit team.
We are looking for the next generation of Software Engineers. **Want to join us?** **Apply now.**
**What You'll Do**
+ Apply your skills and knowledge from your degree to one or more real-world projects to help enhance the speed, efficiency and/or functionality of our Nutanix AHV Hypervisor
+ Learn and improve your skills related to a variety of technologies and tools as you shadow our our experienced team of technical professionals in Cambridge and across the larger team
+ Work with a mentor to define project objectives and key results
**What You'll Bring**
+ Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree
+ Less than 2 years of related professional experience
+ Fluency in C is required, and familiarity with Rust would be an advantage.
+ Exposure to, or projects related to UNIX/Linux
+ Familiarity with OS internals and concepts of distributed systems
+ A passion for problem solving
**Perks You'll Enjoy**
+ A Campus to Career program with training and mentorship, a Hackathon, Drop the Mic series, leadership roundtable discussions, and the chance to showcase your achievements at the close of your internship.
+ Plentiful opportunities for learning, collaboration and connection in-person at our modern central Cambridge office.
+ Get a detailed look inside our technical Nutanix platform architecture ( .
+ Competitive pay, Wellness Days, and a vibrant Employee Resource Group community.
**What Our Interns Say**
"I'm on the AHV storage team, working to define and implement a new virtual device live migration protocol based on recent updates to VFIO in the Linux kernel. I feel productive and excited to be contributing to a real product that real customers will really use!" -William
"My internship was enjoyable and challenging. I delved into the full stack of virtualisation technology, from the control plane, to the hypervisor, to the kernel itself, learning enormous amounts beyond my Computer Science degree." -Chris
**The Process**
We understand you are pursuing multiple employment options. Please note these important dates.
+ Application Deadline: **21 November 2025**
+ Application Screening: We will review your application to understand your **unique talents and skills in relation to our opportunities.**
+ Online Technical Assessment: We review your **foundational skills** with a baseline coding skills assessment in C.
+ First Round: Interview with one of our Talent Advisors to dive into your **unique experiences and motivators** .
+ Second Round: Technical interviews with our hiring teams to **showcase your skills.**
+ Students who advance to this round will receive preparation prior to the interviews
+ These are designed to assess your technical skills and role readiness, motivation for the opportunity at Nutanix. Each meeting will offer you an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the team you'll potentially work with.
+ Final Decision: Offers extended to finalists **by mid-December.**
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**Work Arrangement**
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 3 days per week, however certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
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Graduate Software Engineer
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Graduate Software Engineer
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Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK