Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, develop, and implement state-of-the-art machine learning solutions for image analysis, processing, object detection, and segmentation.

• Assess technical challenges and identify the most effective machine learning strategies, whether by creating custom models or adapting cutting-edge solutions.

• Investigate emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance product capabilities continuously.

• Design, develop, and sustain robust software solutions utilizing contemporary software engineering practices.

• Integrate machine learning algorithms into high-performance desktop applications.

• Contribute to the overall C++ application architecture and codebase.

• Engage in code reviews and promote development best practices.

• Profile and optimize model execution for CPU and GPU acceleration.

• Ensure efficient processing of large-scale 3D and 4D imaging datasets.

• Create scalable and maintainable solutions fit for production environments.

• Offer technical guidance, mentoring, and support to fellow software engineers and testing team members.

• Participate in technical investigations and architectural decision-making.

• Share expertise and advocate for engineering excellence throughout the team.

• Collaborate closely with software engineers, scientists, product managers, and domain experts.

• Support product development from initial concept to deployment.

• Occasionally travel to other Oxford Instruments locations and customer sites as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent industry experience.

• Extensive experience in software engineering, machine learning development, or advanced applied research at a senior level.

• Demonstrated success in delivering machine learning projects from conception to production deployment.

• Strong foundation in software development with an emphasis on object-oriented design principles.

• Experience in researching, evaluating, and implementing machine learning solutions for practical business or scientific applications.

• Significant hands-on programming experience.

• Profound understanding of machine learning theory, mathematics, and image processing principles.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary deep learning architectures, including CNNs, U-Net, and related computer vision frameworks.

• Production-level experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.

• In-depth understanding of Python's scientific and machine learning ecosystems.

• Expertise in object-oriented software design and development.

• Capability to independently research and implement innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.

🏝️ Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) for you and your dependants.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Mental Health First Aiders.

• Income Protection.

• Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance.

• Occupational Health Service.

• Company sick pay.

• Two paid volunteering days per year.

• Competitive salary.

• 6% employer pension contribution.

• Share Incentive Plan.

• Leave Purchase Scheme.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Car Salary Exchange Scheme.

• Technology Purchase Scheme.

• Employee Discount Scheme.

• Free On-site Parking.

• Professional qualification support.

• Accredited learning and development programmes.

• Career progression opportunities across the Oxford Instruments Group.

• Long Service Awards.

• 187.5 hours annual leave plus 9 customary holidays.

• Early finish every Friday.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

• Bereavement leave.