Software Application Engineer

Software Engineer (R&D Applications)

Location: Outskirts of Bristol - North Somerset end

Salary up to 60,000 + Yearly Bonus + excellent company benefits

You must be Security Cleared or be eligible for SC Clearance and be a Sole British National

NexGen Associates are working with a fantastic client who is an innovative technology organisation working at the forefront of advanced sensing and intelligent systems development is looking for a Software Engineer to join their research and development function. This role sits within a specialist team focused on building prototype and proof-of-concept software solutions for cutting-edge applications not production-line or volume commercial software.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys rapid R&D cycles, solving complex technical problems and turning theoretical concepts into functional demonstrators for real-world use cases.

The role:

• Interpreting technical and user requirements to design and build bespoke software solutions.
• Creating applications in Python and C++ for prototype systems and research programmes.
• Designing and implementing intuitive graphical interfaces to support real-time data processing and visualisation.
• Incorporating machine-learning models, including PyTorch, into applications for testing and evaluation.
• Developing software for Linux-based platforms such as Ubuntu, Raspbian or Yocto.
• Working closely with hardware, electronics and embedded specialists to integrate software into physical demonstrators.
• Supporting customer demonstrations, trial environments and evaluation activities.

Requirements for the role:

• Strong coding skills in Python and C++
• Familiarity with machine-learning frameworks (PyTorch or similar)
• Experience building GUIs (e.g. PyQt, Tkinter) and/or full-stack interfaces
• Understanding of real-time data handling, multithreaded systems and performance-driven code
• Comfortable working within Linux and Windows environments
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and Git-based version control
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills
• Prototype experience working on transferring Software into Hardware products

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• Private Medical Cover
• 5% Employers Pension Contribution
• Tailored Training and Development