Latest software engineer Jobs

Software Engineer, Privacy Engineering (Lawful Access)

Build secure, auditable systems for handling lawful data access requests, translating legal and operational requirements into reliable technical workflows. Design backend services, data pipelines, and approval interfaces with strong privacy, least-privilege access, and full lifecycle auditability. Collaborate closely with Legal and Operations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and operator experience in high-stakes compliance processes.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

This role involves designing and building scalable development and production platforms that power OpenAI's core products like ChatGPT and the API. The engineer will work on Kubernetes clusters, cloud abstractions, networking, and infrastructure deployment systems, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. The position includes on-call responsibilities and emphasizes a culture of inclusion, safety, and technical excellence in a fast-paced environment.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Software Engineer, Enterprise

Design and scale backend systems for enterprise GenAI products, focusing on reliability, performance, and deployment across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Build core services and APIs that securely integrate AI models with enterprise data sources. Architect distributed systems for data processing, inference, and orchestration of large-scale AI workloads.

Scale AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems within a specialist engineering team. Work on evolving software architecture in a regulated environment with real-world impact. Role involves office-based collaboration three days per week in Oxfordshire.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Software Engineer (LabVIEW)

Design and develop LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems for industrial automation and R&D applications. Integrate software with hardware platforms such as CompactRIO and PXI, support deployment, and provide technical guidance to clients. Work on bespoke projects with opportunities for UK and international travel.

Rise Technical Recruitment Gloucester, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer (Infrastructure)

This role involves building and maintaining infrastructure automation tools to support scalable, reliable deployment of banking software. The engineer will develop observability, orchestration, and disaster recovery systems, enabling seamless operation of Vault in customer environments. Work includes close collaboration with engineering teams to improve code quality and streamline CI/CD processes using modern cloud-native technologies.

Thought Machine London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer (PHP, JavaScript)

Develop and modernise business-critical PHP and JavaScript applications across a diverse product ecosystem, including customer-facing platforms, APIs, and internal systems. Contribute to technical design, AI-assisted development, and AWS-based infrastructure while working closely with stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, sustainable solutions. Play a key role in shaping engineering standards and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

ADLIB Bs12Nh, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Software Development Engineer in Test

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will focus on designing and building automated test solutions for Medtronic's embedded and connected hardware platforms used in operating rooms. You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of device software, firmware, and hardware interactions, leveraging modern automation frameworks and continuous improvement practices.

Medtronic London, United Kingdom £58,000 – £87,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Software Applications Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing software solutions for underwater robotics, focusing on the next generation of underwater vehicles. Responsibilities include developing new software, supporting existing codebases, and working with a range of technologies including C++, control software, and web technologies.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Software Engineer, Chem-Bio

Design and build core platform systems to support technical research on AI-related chemical and biological risks, translating ambiguous research needs into scalable, maintainable software solutions. Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop LLM-based agent systems, evaluation frameworks, and shared infrastructure while mentoring engineers and shaping technical direction. Operate in a high-impact environment with direct influence on AI policy and global governance.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Software Engineer

Design and maintain large-scale, distributed backend systems for automated in-store order fulfilment using Java/Scala and cloud technologies. Embed AI tools like GitHub Copilot into development workflows and lead technical initiatives from design to deployment. Work within an agile team to improve processes, support production systems, and mentor engineers while delivering customer-focused solutions at scale.

Ocado United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

Lead the technical direction of AI and machine learning projects, designing production-grade systems and guiding engineering teams across the full project lifecycle. Focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions for clients in energy, sustainability, and infrastructure sectors. Drive innovation through reusable tools, architectural leadership, and mentoring across multidisciplinary teams.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer

This role involves leading backend and edge/IoT engineering efforts to build production-grade AI systems for high-stakes defence applications. The engineer will bridge machine learning research with robust software delivery, using Python and compiled languages like Rust or C++, while implementing scalable CI/CD, containerisation, and Kubernetes deployments. Collaboration with data scientists and mentoring of engineering peers are key aspects of the position.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Senior Software Engineer

Develop and maintain high-performance, secure embedded software for next-generation intra-operative medical devices using modern C++ and edge computing technologies. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to enhance device connectivity, real-time decision support, and cloud integration within a regulated medical environment. Focus on code quality, reliability, and compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Medtronic London, United Kingdom £76,800 – £115,200 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Design and build high-performance, reliable backend services for a large-scale data and AI platform. Work on distributed systems, cloud storage integration, and reliability improvements as part of a foundational engineering team. Focus on solving complex technical challenges across product and infrastructure layers in a fast-growing environment.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent