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The Francis Crick have an exciting opportunity available for a Software Engineer ?????to join one of the world’s leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary from £48,600 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Working pattern: Monday – Friday. This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Software Engineer role:

The Software Engineering and AI department within the Francis Crick Institute is responsible for delivering science-based technology services to the Crick. This role will report to the Head of Software Engineering and AI, and will play leading role in the support and development of scientific research projects, as well as developing and supporting operational applications.

As a Software Engineer at the Crick, you will:

Design and develop high-quality, maintainable software to meet project needs and deadlines (including the interpretation of project requirements and technical specifications across multiple research and operational domains)

Collaborating effectively with internal and external partners, building solid working relationships.

Peer review and testing – Work closely with colleagues to maintain quality standards and provide code reviews

Help establish the feasibility of technical proposals – by developing prototypes and experimenting with new technology/methods

Ensure the security of software and applications - by developing in accordance with established security principles

As our Software Engineer, you will bring:

Strong command of Python and related frameworks and libraries with good experience of at least one other language (C++, Java, Julia, R, Matlab, JS frameworks)

Excellent understanding of machine learning theory and related mathematical principles

Practical MLOps experience of training and tuning deep learning models and evaluating performance (e.g working with PyTorch to build deep learning pipelines)

Experience with large language models including; RAG, prompt engineering, and finetuning techniques as well as model API integration

Experience across a range of deployment environments including public cloud and high-performance computing clusters

Practical experience creating user-friendly interfaces for applied machine learning applications

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

Visas:

Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK 

Generous Leave:

28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

Pension Scheme:

Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

Health & Well-being: 

24/7 GP consultation services. 

Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

Work-Life Balance: 

Back-up care for dependents. 

Childcare support allowance. 

Annual leave purchase options. 

Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

Perks: 

Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Closing date: 6th July 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Software Engineer, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note, this role may be taken down before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we advise that you apply for the role as soon as you can

All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

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