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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning Software Engineer / Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer - **Company:** Oxford Instruments plc - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Imaging Technology, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object Detection, Object-Oriented Software Development, Tensorflow, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Git, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Multiplatform - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.oxinst.com/talentcommunity/apply/1365667957/?locale=en_GB ## About the Role * BSc / MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent industry experience., * Experience in software engineering, machine learning development or advanced applied research. * Proven experience delivering machine learning projects from concept through to production deployment. * Strong software development background with object-oriented design principles. * Experience researching, evaluating and implementing ML solutions for real-world business or scientific applications. * Strong hands-on programming experience., * Deep understanding of machine learning theory, mathematics and image processing principles. * Strong knowledge of modern deep learning architectures including CNNs, U-Net and related computer vision frameworks. * Production-level experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow. * Experience building, training, evaluating and deploying machine learning models. * Strong understanding of Python scientific and machine learning ecosystems. * Expertise in object-oriented software design and development. * Ability to independently research and implement innovative solutions to complex technical challenges., * Research experience or publications in Computer Vision, Biomedical Image Analysis or Deep Learning. * Experience working with multidimensional image data, volumetric datasets or large-scale imaging systems. * Experience deploying ML models into production environments. * Knowledge of C++ software development. * Familiarity with Git and Azure DevOps. * Experience with cross-platform development (Windows and Mac). * Exposure to cloud-based training workflows. * Understanding of cybersecurity principles. About You You'll thrive in this role if you: * Enjoy solving complex technical challenges. * Are naturally curious and passionate about innovation. * Take ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality solutions. * Enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. * Can translate research concepts into robust, production-ready software. * Continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve. * Are motivated by seeing your work contribute to meaningful scientific advancements. ## Description This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced engineer who is passionate about applying machine learning and computer vision techniques to solve complex real-world problems. You will act as the technical expert for machine learning within the Imaris team, researching, developing and deploying advanced ML solutions that directly enhance our image analysis, image processing, object detection and segmentation capabilities. Working at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning and scientific imaging, you'll have the opportunity to tackle highly challenging problems involving large multidimensional datasets, cutting-edge algorithms and high-performance computing environments., * Design, develop and maintain robust software solutions using modern software engineering practices. * Integrate machine learning algorithms into high-performance desktop applications. * Contribute to the wider C++ application architecture and codebase. * Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices. Performance & Optimisation * Profile and optimise model execution for CPU and GPU acceleration. * Ensure efficient processing of large-scale 3D and 4D imaging datasets. * Develop scalable and maintainable solutions suitable for production environments. Technical Leadership * Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to other software engineers and test team members. * Contribute to technical investigations and architectural decisions. * Share knowledge and promote engineering excellence across the team. Collaboration * Work closely with software engineers, scientists, product managers and domain experts. * Support product development from concept through to deployment. * Occasionally travel to other Oxford Instruments sites and customer locations when required. ## Related Videos - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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