Experienced Software Engineer, AI Services

Experienced Software Engineer, AI Services | Cambridge | Hybrid | Up to £86,000 plus benefits

I am currently working with a Global leader in industrial software who are looking for an Experienced Software Engineer to join their AI Services. You will help design, develop, and scale AI-enabling platform services and public APIs that are secure, reliable, and cloud-native.

You’ll need the following skills and experience:
  • Extensive experience in software engineering, preferably in platform or cloud-native service development, ideally using Microsoft and .NET technologies.
  • Strong expertise in RESTful API design, versioning, testing, and lifecycle management.
  • Proficient in securing APIs, managing authentication/authorization and data privacy practices.
  • Hands-on experience architecting and deploying scalable cloud-native services using PaaS, Docker, and Kubernetes to manage complex, containerized AI workloads.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical challenges and propose scalable solutions.

Desired skills and competencies
  • Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and understanding of trade-offs between performance, cost, and capability.
  • Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and tool calling.
  • Familiarity with AI standards such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A).
  • Familiar with AI orchestration and agentic frameworks.
  • Experience with tools for automated testing and evaluation of AI outputs.
  • Knowledge of AI ethics and regulations (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act), and commitment to responsible AI development.
  • Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating across global R&D locations.

You will be working out of their North Cambridge based office on a hybrid basis (50% WFH), they will be moving into a new office space soon which offers ample parking and easy access whether you drive or take public transport. The position pays a salary of up to £86,000 plus benefits.

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please get in touch. You can reach me via email at sabrina@socode.co.uk.

Job Details

Company
SoCode Recruitment
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted