Software Engineer (AI and Autonomous Systems)

Software Engineer (AI & Autonomous Systems)

Location: UK (Hybrid / On-site options)

Security Clearance: SC required or eligible

Employment Type: Permanent

About the role

We’re hiring a permanent Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale AI-enabled software systems used in real-world, mission-critical environments. This role suits someone with strong core engineering fundamentals who enjoys integrating intelligent capabilities into production systems - not academic research or throwaway prototypes.

You’ll be working on long-term platforms where quality, security, and maintainability matter.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and developing object-oriented software using C#, C++, and Python
• Integrating AI / machine learning components into production applications
• Building and maintaining APIs, services, and microservices
• Working across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Translating requirements into robust, scalable software designs
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex, secure systems
• Supporting integration, debugging, and optimisation activities
• Contributing to secure and compliant software design
• Supporting planning activities and delivery estimates where required

Essential skills & experience

• Strong experience in object-oriented programming (C# or C++)
• Production-level Python experience
• Experience delivering software across the full SDLC
• Experience integrating or deploying AI-enabled capabilities
• Solid understanding of software design and system architecture
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it (UK residency required)

Desirable experience

• Experience with AI agents, autonomous systems, or decision engines
• Exposure to LLMs, machine learning models, or AI APIs
• CI/CD, automated testing, and Git experience
• Agile delivery (Scrum / Kanban)
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar)
• Experience in defence, policing, or regulated environments
• Awareness of secure AI, data privacy, or AI governance

Why join us?

• Permanent role working on long-term, impactful AI systems
• Opportunity to grow into senior, lead, or architect positions
• Work on systems where engineering quality genuinely matters
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working options
• Support for security clearance and ongoing professional development

How to apply

Apply via LinkedIn or message us with your CV.

If you’re a strong engineer looking for a long-term role building real AI-enabled systems, we’d love to hear from you.