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# Python Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Python (Programming Language), Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/27589

## About the Role

* A strong academic background or equivalent commercial experience
 * Strong Python skills, including creating modular, reusable, reliable, well factored and unit tested code
 * A track record refining somewhat complex algorithms (perhaps in signal processing) into well-structured and optimal Python implementations
 * Familiarity with modern development processes, source control and collaboration
 * Good communication and team working skills along with strong skills as an independent, individual contributor in Python

Any additional experience of the EM (ideally RF) domain, communications protocols including telecoms, real-time code and datastreams, and working with test equipment and prototype devices is welcome.

This office-based role offers a highly competitive salary depending on experience, and aligns with strong senior engineer salaries in the Cambridge area. Full existing UK work permission without time limit or sponsorship is a prerequisite.

Keywords: Python, algorithms, implementation, production, software engineering, modularity, RF, communications, Cambridge

## Description

This collaborative, innovative company produce sustainable electronics and software enhancing worldwide connectivity. They are seeking an engineer skilled in translating algorithmic proofs of concept into robust Python production software.


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