PhD-qualified Software Engineer

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Looking for a mathematical software engineer role at a growing company that’s starting their adoption of machine learning technology?

This company creates mathematical tools for solving numerical optimisation problems for logistics and trading. Their unique software toolkit is relied upon by clients worldwide. Due to their continued success, they are seeking to recruit an additional engineer to the team with an outstanding background in computer science, as well as strong coding and mathematical skills.

You will need:
• A strong academic background in computer science (1st or 2.1 from a leading university, good A-levels or equivalent), and a PhD in a relevant computing or mathematical subject.
• Hands-on coding skills in Java, C#, C++, Rust, or similar. (Regrettably, scripting languages alone won’t be sufficient.)

A strong understanding of large language models or neural networks would be advantageous.

The company are based in Central London location with excellent transport hubs and amenities nearby.

Keywords: Java, Mathematical Modelling, PhD, LLMs, Neural Networks, Central London

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