Software Engineer

Job Title: Experienced Software Engineer – Scientific & Geoscience Applications
Location: North Wales – Hybrid (2/3 days onsite)
Department: Software Engineering
Salary: £50,000-£65,000

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Software Engineer to join our technical development team. You will play a key role in designing and developing high-performance desktop applications that support geoscience research and data processing. This is a hands-on role requiring strong programming skills, a solid grasp of mathematical and scientific principles, and the ability to work closely with custom hardware interfaces.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for scientific computing, numerical methods, and low-level data processing, with the opportunity to contribute directly to tools used by scientists and engineers in the field of geosciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance desktop software for geoscience applications using C#, .NET, and WinUI 3
• Work with custom hardware interfaces to acquire, process, and visualize low-level data
• Implement and test numerical algorithms and scientific calibration routines using Vector maths and statistical methods
• Use DirectX for advanced data rendering and graphical visualization
• Write and maintain unit tests with xUnit and follow best practices for testing and CI/CD
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and domain experts to understand application requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and version control using Git
• Build efficient communication layers using gRPC to interface with other software modules or services

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience developing desktop applications using C# and the .NET platform
• Experience with WinUI 3, DirectX, and performance-critical rendering or visualization
• Strong background in numerical computing, statistics, and vector mathematics
• Understanding of low-level programming techniques and experience working with data from custom hardware
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (preferably xUnit) and version control tools (e.g. Git)
• Experience with gRPC or other modern inter-process communication protocols

Desirable

• A degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field
• Previous experience in scientific software, simulation, or data analysis domains
• A keen interest in geoscience, physics, or applied mathematics

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge scientific applications
• A collaborative environment with scientists and technical experts
• Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote work options
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Continued learning and career development opportunities

If you are looking for a new role as a Senior Software Engineer and the above role is of interest, please contact me with your latest CV and I will be in touch.