Senior Software Engineer

at  Secondmind

ABOUT SECONDMIND

Secondmind is the Optimization Engine for the software-defined vehicle. From reducing design simulation time and calibration overhead, to continuously improving energy efficiency and performance throughout the vehicle lifecycle, our cloud-native optimization solutions give engineers the tools and confidence to re-imagine the design, development and experience of driving, and accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral mobility. We exist to help automotive innovators design better cars faster, and achieve greater sustainability through machine learning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll play a crucial role in a dynamic, agile team, heavily contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud-based SaaS products. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for building robust, maintainable software that addresses real-world problems.

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Develop and Maintain Software:
• Build and maintain production-quality cloud-based SaaS products.
• Write high quality, maintainable software.
• Extend unit testing and test automation to ensure code reliability.
• Adhere to security best practices in software development.
• Collaborate and Improve:
• Work effectively alongside other team members.
• Actively participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Give and receive feedback, promoting continuous improvement.
• Continuously develop your own engineering skills.
• Help others improve their skills.
• Lead Projects:
• Lead the implementation and delivery of complex projects, delivering valuable increments despite challenging deadlines.
• Break down requirements into manageable tasks.
• Hybrid Working:
• Be present in the Cambridge office as part of a hybrid working environment.

WHAT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

Essential

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience in a commercial environment, including experience building and maintaining large scale cloud-based SaaS products running in production.
• Highly experienced with agile working practices and iterative development.
• Experience of full software development life cycle.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adept at identifying and solving problems.
• Proven ability to work effectively alongside others, emphasising feedback and continuous improvement.
• Experience collaborating with Product Management to translate engineering requirements into elegant working software.
• Proven ability to deliver projects against challenging deadlines, lead complex projects, and deliver value incrementally.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience with Python.
• Experience designing REST APIs and the design and implementation of distributed systems.

Beneficial

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools, including proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and cloud computing services (e.g. Google Cloud Platform).
• Commercial experience with machine learning and frameworks such as TensorFlow.