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# Research Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Surrey, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Fortran (Programming Language), R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Reinforcement Learning, Digital Twin, Multi-Agent Systems, Julia, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/27368

## About the Role

* Demonstrable experience translating prototype scientific code into performant, production ready software
 * Strong knowledge of at least one high-level scientific language (Python, Julia, R, etc) AND strong knowledge of at least one compiled system language (C++, C#, Fortran, etc)
 * PhD in a technical field such as Physics, Engineering, Maths or Computer Science (a Master's with highly relevant commercial experience will also be considered)
 * Full rights to work in the UK without limitation

While not required, any additional experience with digital twins, machine learning, reinforcement learning or agentic systems within a scientific context would be beneficial.



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