Software Engineer

Malted builds specialised AI systems for financial institutions. Our products combine advanced language technology with deep domain understanding to help firms make faster, more accurate and more accountable decisions.We focus entirely on financial services, working with leading banks, insurers and regulators to turn complex reasoning into clear, dependable intelligence.Our flagship product, Malted Pulse , provides AI that reasons transparently and can be inspected, governed and tuned to organisational policy.We’re a small, highly technical team based in Edinburgh, combining deep machine learning experience with a rigorous approach to product design and engineering. We believe that making AI systems understandable isn’t just an ethical necessity, it’s a competitive advantage.About the teamYou’ll join the Pulse product team, responsible for building and evolving the systems that power Malted Pulse. The team designs and operates the distributed infrastructure that enables our customers to deploy reasoning agents at scale, with reliability, traceability and performance at the core.You’ll work closely with our machine learning and frontend engineers to turn advanced capability into robust, maintainable systems.What you’ll doYou’ll work across the full stack to design, build and scale the systems behind Malted Pulse. This role blends strong engineering with creative problem-solving: developing cloud infrastructure to deploy machine learning models at scale, and turning prototypes into production-grade code that delivers real impact.ResponsibilitiesArchitect, code and maintain high-quality software with an emphasis on clean, efficient and maintainable codeContribute to the development of robust, scalable and secure software for our AI platformImplement best practices and design patterns to ensure high-quality developmentTranslate research outputs into deployable, production-ready codeTest, debug and optimise systems to ensure high performance, scalability and reliabilityWrite clear documentation for code, APIs and system designsWho you areWe’re looking for engineers who care deeply about the quality and clarity of what they build. Curiosity, independence and a taste for solving hard problems matter more than ticking every box.Eligible to work in the UKAt least 4 years of software engineering experience, with a strong portfolio of projects demonstrating technical ability and problem-solving skillsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP or Azure) and full-stack development practicesFamiliarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes)Strong understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data structuresProven track record of building scalable systems, with familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologiesAbility to analyse complex problems and design effective solutionsStrong collaboration skills and experience working within agile or cross-functional teamsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to the evolving needs of a growing companyPreferred requirementsBackground in deep tech or companies developing novel IP and technologiesFamiliarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)Knowledge of security best practices in software developmentMSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI or a related field (or equivalent experience)Exposure to machine learning frameworks (e.g. scikit-learn, PyTorch) or understanding of AI principles (advantageous but not required)Contributions to public repositories or open-source projectsWorking at MaltedWe’re based in Edinburgh and work from the office three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). The rest of the week is flexible. We keep a high bar for technical quality but a low tolerance for ego. You’ll join a team that values precision, humour and intellectual honesty.Pension and stock optionsMedical and life insuranceHybrid working with flexible hoursProfessional development and growth opportunitiesFree snacks and drinksSocial events and company outingsA collaborative, inclusive workplace that promotes innovation and teamworkThe chance to work on one-of-a-kind products at the forefront of the AI industryRelocation assistance for candidates moving to EdinburghMalted is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are not working with recruitment agencies on this role – we are keen to hear directly from candidates who are excited about what we’re building at Malted. #J-18808-Ljbffr