Graduate R&D Software Engineer

Company: Redtech Recruitment Ltd.
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Location: Great Holland
Job Description:

Graduate R&D Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate or experienced Software Engineer to join an innovative stealth start‑up in Saffron Walden as an R&D Software Engineer, tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Joining a company founded by experts who have already realised success with other start‑ups, this offers the chance to work in an environment filled with technological innovation whilst working on cutting‑edge tech.

Our client values those with absolute top academics – therefore, requires a 2.1 or 1st from an internationally renowned university and all A’s at A-Level (or international equivalent).

Due to the nature of some client projects, you must be willing and eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance. This generally requires a long‑term UK residency history (typically 10+ years) and the ability to pass government security vetting. You can join the team and work on other commercial projects while your clearance application is progressing.

Location: North Uttlesford / Greater Cambridge Area – fully on‑site due to the nature of the role

Salary: £38,000 for a new Graduate – up to £60,000 for experienced

Requirements (Graduate Considered)

  • This company highly values an outstanding academic background, so we are looking for a 1st class honours or high 2.1 degree from a top university in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Electronics or similar.
  • Minimum of AAA at A Level or equivalent UCAS points.
  • We would particularly love to hear from those with knowledge in either Computer Vision, Image Processing or RF – please ensure details on your CV.
  • Must be able to code competently in any main language, i.e. C++, Java, Python, JavaScript or C# – but with a keen willingness to learn new languages.
  • Strong problem‑solving ability.
  • Absolute willingness to learn, with a proactive nature in asking questions to expand the knowledge base.
  • Any exposure to any of the following would be beneficial: Embedded Development, Hardware Development, SDRs, Docker, Cloud technologies, or Mobile App Development in iOS or Android (please ensure this is included on your CV).
  • You must be in a position to qualify for SC Clearance due to the nature of some of the projects (this usually means you have lived in the UK for the past 5+ years, have a clean criminal record, etc.).
  • A full UK driving licence is ideal.

Responsibilities (Graduate Considered)

  • Contribute to various technical tasks to support research and development objectives, gaining hands‑on experience across software engineering, data science, and machine learning in a dynamic start‑up setting.
  • Work alongside team members to design and develop software solutions addressing the company’s unique challenges.
  • Develop techniques for data collection, preprocessing, and optimisation to support machine learning and algorithm development.
  • Take responsibility for managing and maintaining operational company systems, primarily Linux‑based.

What this offers

  • An opportunity to join a success story in the making.
  • Joining founders who are well‑versed in taking graduates and turning them into excellent software engineers.
  • Working on a cutting‑edge stack in a highly innovative environment.
  • Great remuneration.

Applications

If you would like to enquire about this unique Graduate R&D Software Engineer opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up‑to‑date CV including details of your online repository via the relevant link.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026