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Scientific Software Engineer

Pertemps ReadingSouth East London, London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge software and simulation tool development within an innovative technology team, with a competitive salary and excellent potential for professional growth. If you possess a strong background in scientific software engineering, compiler technologies, and enjoy collaborative problem-solving, you'll thrive in this environment and should definitely explore this exciting position.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
South East London, London, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday
RustC++GitHaskellJuliaPython

Job Description

Scientific Software Engineer
Salary:Competitive
Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Scientific Software Engineer to join an innovative technology team developing advanced software, simulation tools and compiler technologies.

Youll work alongside software engineers, scientists and hardware specialists, developing software that connects high-level programming languages with advanced hardware.

Key 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.
About You
  • PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience, ideally 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.
  • Programming language design.
  • Compiler optimisation.
  • Scientific simulation or high-performance computing.
  • Open-source development experience.
Please apply directly!

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