Software Engineer Oxford - Some flexibility on the working times and potential for some hybrid working for the right candidate £Competitive Excellent Benefits Join a growing technology company developing advanced software platforms that power innovations in manufacturing, materials design, and production optimisation. Our multidisciplinary teams work at the intersection of software engineering, materials science, and process automation to push the boundaries of what modern manufacturing can achieve. Role Overview We are seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the full development lifecyclefrom capturing and prioritising requirements to user acceptance testing and deployment. You will collaborate closely with materials scientists, engineers, and technicians to build high-performance software used for data management, design optimisation, model integration, and production quality assurance. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain platforms for: Data management, traceability, and visualisation Predictive modelling and optimisation Material composition design Component design and build preparation Statistical process control and production quality assurance Work within an agile development team alongside domain experts Contribute to all stages of product development, including story creation, testing, and documentation Solve complex technical challenges through innovative, practical solutions Essential Skills Degree (2:1 or above) in a STEM field Proficiency in C#, C++, or Python Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns Hands-on experience with test-driven development Solid OOP skills and enthusiasm for applied engineering or scientific applications Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated Desirable Skills Containerisation (e.g., Docker) ASP.NET Core / Blazor JavaScript or TypeScript (e.g., React) 3D geometry programming WPF Machine-learning model development CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform for Azure/AWS)