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Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire | Circa £60,000 (DOE) | Hybrid

Help build the tools that power breakthrough science

Quantum Detectors designs and delivers advanced detector technology used in X-ray and Electron Microscopy applications at the world’s leading research facilities. Our products help scientists push the boundaries of what’s possible, from materials science to medicine to next-gen energy research.

We’re looking for a passionate, collaborative C++ Software Engineer who wants to contribute to something bigger than code alone. In our Engineering team, you won't just be an individual contributor - you'll be part of a close-knit, supportive group that thrives on shared problem-solving, curiosity, and continuous improvement. If you bring energy, drive, and a love for building high-performance scientific software, you will feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

As a core contributor to our engineering team, you’ll take ownership of designing and developing software that enables world-leading detector systems to shine.

You’ll:

Design, develop, and maintain software for detector control and data acquisition
Work closely with engineers and scientists to ensure software meets real-world system needs
Build and optimise data analysis algorithms for processing detector outputs
Test, debug, and troubleshoot both software and related hardware components
Collaborate across disciplines to keep the entire system functioning smoothly
Produce clear, high-quality documentation
Continuously expand your technical knowledge and skills
This is hands-on, meaningful engineering work — the type that has a direct impact on how scientists run experiments, capture data, and push the boundaries of discovery.

What You Bring

Essential:

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar
Strong C++ and Python development experience
Comfortable with Linux and Windows (including command-line use)
Great communication and teamworking skills
Enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
Desirable:

Experience with scientific instrumentation
Familiarity with the C++ standard library (memory management, filesystem, etc.)
Experience working under Agile methodologies
Knowledge of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
What we offer

This is a fast-growing business where everyone contributes, supports one another, and gets stuck in when needed. The work is varied and no two days look the same - if you enjoy solving problems, learning, and being part of a team that genuinely cares about what they create, you’ll thrive here.

You’ll also enjoy:

Circa £60k salary (DOE)
30 days holiday (plus public holidays)
Enhanced pension contributions
35-hour working week + flexible hours
Hybrid working environment
A vibrant campus with cafés, gym, sports clubs, social events, and more
Join us and help build the software behind some of the world’s most advanced scientific instruments.

No agents, please.

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