Software Engineer

2 days ago

Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Quantum Detectors Ltd. Full time

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire | Circa £60,000 (DOE) | Hybrid

Help build the tools that power breakthrough science

Quantum Detectors designs and delivers advanced detector technology used in X-ray and Electron Microscopy applications at the world's leading research facilities. Our products help scientists push the boundaries of what's possible, from materials science to medicine to next-gen energy research.

We're looking for a passionate, collaborative C++ Software Engineer who wants to contribute to something bigger than code alone. In our Engineering team, you won't just be an individual contributor - you'll be part of a close-knit, supportive group that thrives on shared problem-solving, curiosity, and continuous improvement. If you bring energy, drive, and a love for building high-performance scientific software, you will feel right at home here.

What You'll Do

As a core contributor to our engineering team, you'll take ownership of designing and developing software that enables world-leading detector systems to shine.

You'll:

Design, develop, and maintain software for detector control and data acquisition

Work closely with engineers and scientists to ensure software meets real-world system needs

Build and optimise data analysis algorithms for processing detector outputs

Test, debug, and troubleshoot both software and related hardware components

Collaborate across disciplines to keep the entire system functioning smoothly

Produce clear, high-quality documentation

Continuously expand your technical knowledge and skills

This is hands-on, meaningful engineering work — the type that has a direct impact on how scientists run experiments, capture data, and push the boundaries of discovery.

What You Bring

Essential:

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar

Strong C++ and Python development experience

Comfortable with Linux and Windows (including command-line use)

Great communication and teamworking skills

Enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment

Desirable:

Experience with scientific instrumentation

Familiarity with the C++ standard library (memory management, filesystem, etc.)

Experience working under Agile methodologies

Knowledge of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

What we offer

This is a fast-growing business where everyone contributes, supports one another, and gets stuck in when needed. The work is varied and no two days look the same - if you enjoy solving problems, learning, and being part of a team that genuinely cares about what they create, you'll thrive here.

You'll also enjoy:

Circa £60k salary (DOE)

30 days holiday (plus public holidays)

Enhanced pension contributions

35-hour working week + flexible hours

Hybrid working environment

A vibrant campus with cafés, gym, sports clubs, social events, and more

Join us and help build the software behind some of the world's most advanced scientific instruments.

No agents, please.

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