Our love for the natural worlddrives us to innovate. Join Vaarst to work on technology thatrespects and supports the environment. Our actions and innovationsplay an active role in the energy transition making the worldcleaner andgreener.
Location:Bristol UK Hybrid 2 days in office perweek
Salary: up to35000
AboutVaarst:
Vaarstfocuses on making the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good. Were using techniques inartificialintelligenceautonomy computer vision and marine robotics to createa difference in the world with underwater technology for ourclients in offshore wind and the subsea industry.
Take a look at one of our products inaction
SubSLAMX2 Unlocking the Future of Marine Robotics YouTube
Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco weveannounced funding of more than 15 million been voted one of themost innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zeroand won awards for Best use of AI and Best technology innovation.
Discover your place in a hybrid team of 50people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective isa valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve afulfilling worklife balance.
GraduateSoftware Engineer
As a SoftwareEngineer at Vaarstyou will be working to developexcitingnewcapabilities for ourSubSLAMX2 Camera system primarily in C andPython employing high quality software engineering principles andpractices. You will partnerwith our R&D team tomatureactive research into welltested production readycode.
With support from yourteam youwill contribute towards the design development and implementationof our products. You will be actively engaged in building highquality solutions through peer reviews continuous improvement andusing our continuous integrationpipelines.
You will gain experienceworking within large code bases of maturing products helping youfurther develop your software engineering skills. You will have theopportunity to participate infieldtrials to test and evaluate newfunctionality andsupport deployment of software updatestocustomers.Helping shapethe technology and processes we use todevelopSubSLAMX2s embedded software in addition to how it interactswith other components as part of an offshore surveying solution.
Join the engineering team at Vaarst this is anincredible opportunity to help further the transition to renewableenergywell welcome your ideas & input and support yourcontinued development as a SoftwareEngineer.
Other companies might call this: JuniorDeveloper Junior Software Engineer Graduate Developer C DeveloperPython Developer Production Software Engineer Software EngineerSoftwareDeveloper
Vaarstis an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely tochange as we grow upon joining your objectives and responsibilitieswill include:
* Continuallearning and development software engineering skills with lots ofopportunities for collaboration with experienced engineers
* Collaborating on technical discussions anddecisions
* Contributing towards the completesoftware development process from conception to deployment
* Maintaining and upgrading the softwarefollowing deployment
* Enhancing the endtoendlife cycle of software development
* Modifyingand testing changes to previously developed programs
* Breaking down requirements and buildingappropriate solutions
You Will Also
* Grow your careers within a fastpacedand expanding company
* Make an impact in theenergy transition space helping the move from oil & gas torenewables
* Be part of a great company withvery talented people that will revolutionise an industry
Werelooking for an experienced and talented software engineer who haswhat it takes to make a real impact in this role.(weknow its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You donthave to match all the listed requirements exactly to be consideredfor this role):
* Passion for learningand building high quality software
* Developingmodern C and Python
* Good understanding ofsoftware engineering principles
* Experiencewith software development tooling such as: Git Docker Jenkins andCI/CD pipelines
* Experience with automatedtesting
* Familiarity withLinux/Ubuntu
Growtogether with Vaarst you may have some knowledge of the followingif you dont these are areas youll developin.
* Experienceof working with ROS
* Knowledge of ComputerVision Techniques such as SLAM Visual Odometry Structure fromMotion Calibration algorithms.
* Developing anddeploying Robotic Autonomous Systems.
* Workingwith ARM and embedded development
* Working withhardware devices using serial I2C etc.
* Workingwith 3D and Video data including mesh and point clouds.
* Using OpenCV library PCL Eigen &Docker
* Web frontend technologies such as:TypeScript React Three.js Electron
AtVaarst were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplacewhere everyone can thrive. Our hybridremote approachand stateoftheart Bristol Office Hub provide a welcoming spacedesigned to nurture your creativity productivity andwellbeing.
Inaddition youll get an extensive range of benefits soyou can focus on doing your very best work:
* Flexible hybrid working and a 35 hourwork week so you can work when is best foryou
* 25 days annual leave to start withincreasing to 35 days after 6 years bankholidays
* Sabbaticals at 4 and 6 years and a 500holiday voucher at 2 years
* Private medicalinsurance including Dental & optical
* Career and learning development through paidcourses conferences and events
* Curiosity fundup to 500 to spend on learning which is not role related
* Up to 10% company bonus
* Pension up to 6% company contribution
* Volunteering day to give back to your localcommunity
* Enhanced maternity and adoptionleave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recognition & rewards for doing greatwork and living our values and behaviours
* Flexible working options including reducedhours part time job share phased return to work term time workingcompressed hours
* Were a sociable tightknitteam with monthly socials
* Hybrid working Mostteams work in our offices 2 days a week to collaborate and be handson with our technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10minute walk from the train station with its own balcony and Freshfruit & snacks and drinks in the office
Join Vaarst in ourmission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good.
InterviewProcess
At Vaarst weve designed astraightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for bothyou and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. Thismeans that your name date of birth and other personal details willnot be seen by the hiring team.
* Application:Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting yourskills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions onelements that are important to therole.
* Talent PartnerInterview: We will tell you more about the role theteam and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want tolearn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarst andprovide answers to yourquestions.
* AptitudeTest: Demonstrate your critical thinkingproblemsolving abilities and workplace personality through anaptitude test. It includes a timed cognitive exercise and aworkplace personality questionnaire.
* Team Interview:Engage in a 1hour interview with a few team members. Experience therole firsthand and share your skills and experience in. Welldiscuss our technologies key skills and team dynamics. As alwaysfeel free to ask any questions you may have.
* CTO Conversation:Meet with our CTO for a 30minute discussion. This is youropportunity to express your thoughts on the role and ask any finalquestions. Well clarify expectations and ensure this role alignswith your aspirations.
* Offer! If you aresuccessful in the process youll receive an offer to join Vaarst andbecome part of our team.
We value thediversity of our teams and are committed to supporting andwelcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that everyperspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you requireany reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process pleasedo not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.
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