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# PhD Software Engineer, R&D

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Guildford, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Simulation, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Solid Principles, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/27588

## About the Role

* A PhD (or a Master's degree and equivalent experience) in Physics, Maths, Computer Science or a similar discipline.
 * Strong programming, problem-solving and analytical skills gained through extensive software development during your PhD. You likely know Python well along with either C++ or C#.
 * Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines.
 * Full work permission for the UK without time limit or the need for sponsorship.

You will likely have contributed to a substantial codebase, and had to consider factors such as object-oriented design, principles such as KISS and DRY, and potentially even SOLID principles.

It is also likely that your experience has given you additional skills in computational modelling, simulation, or machine learning, which would be beneficial.