Salary: £78,000 - 78,000 per year Requirements: Experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm-related software Experience writing software/algorithms within Mathworks tools Verification of requirements and evidence review Rapid assimilation of technical information Ability to work as part of a team Experience writing, interpreting ADA code (desirable) Specific tools knowledge: IBM Engineering Workflow Management / GIT (desirable) Sea launched weapons experience (desirable) Experience with C (desirable) Responsibilities: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical experts to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab Define, distribute, and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within project timeframe Develop test harnesses and provide robust and extensive testing procedures to ensure equivalence between transcoded code base and legacy ADA algorithms Follow Code of Practise (CoP) in developing Matlab algorithms to ensure compatibility with auto-coding tools Rectify/resolving issues and reframe algorithms as necessary to ensure compatibility with the tool chain Build good working relationships with stakeholders, including the downstream software team, to enable effective transfer and integration of Matlab algorithm artefacts into the larger product Support resolution of queries and non-compliances Technologies: Ada Git IBM Support Matlab More: We are a world-class defence organisation based in Bristol, currently looking for a skilled Algorithm Software Engineer to join our team on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. The role will be predominantly onsite for 4 days a week, allowing for a Monday to Thursday workweek. We offer a competitive rate of £65.00 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a quarter. This position is inside IR35, and the interview process consists of a one-stage video interview. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help in the development and integration of advanced algorithms. last updated 11 week of 2026