Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough RF technology that radically simplifies RF front‑end architectures for mobile and connected devices. Our long‑term vision is to empower anyone to treat global connectivity as a commodity, effortlessly adding it to any device. We lead through innovation, solving our customers' toughest challenges and enabling them to stay ahead by pushing the boundaries of RF design.
Location: Cambridge, UK
Team: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our UK team. The successful candidate will design and deliver production‑quality software that brings advanced RF measurement and optimisation algorithms to life on complex RF hardware. The role focuses on supporting the development of software that implements RF system control and optimisation concepts. Working closely with RF and systems engineers, you will help develop, test, and maintain Python‑based RF tuning algorithms, hardware/instrument interfaces and drivers, and engineering tools, ensuring they are reliable and suitable for use alongside real hardware systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based software used for algorithm development and deployment
- Work closely with RF hardware and systems engineers to ensure strong alignment between software behaviour and real‑world hardware
- Integrate, test, and validate software and algorithms on hardware prototypes and production systems
- Apply sound software engineering practices, including modular design, version control, testing, and documentation
- Help diagnose and troubleshoot software and algorithm performance issues during development and deployment
- Balance rapid experimentation with the evolution of code into robust, long‑lived software
- Develop unit tests, validation tools, and reference datasets to verify algorithm correctness and support robust regression testing throughout development
Supporting Responsibilities
- Support integration with measurement systems, test equipment, and internal tooling as needed for algorithm validation
- Contribute to documentation and technical knowledge‑sharing within the engineering team
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline
- Proactive approach and willingness to tackle complex technical challenges
- Demonstrable experience in software development, with strong proficiency in Python
- Understanding of RF measurements and related test procedures is a strong plus
- Familiarity with test equipment interfacing and communication protocols
- Experience with real‑time processing is desirable
- Prior experience working with RF modules, wireless systems, or telecommunications is a strong plus
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality software
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension contributions
- Company Share Option Scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Weekly company lunches
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance x 4
- Income protection
- Healthshield Cash plan
- Heka flexible benefits platform
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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