Software Engineer

Based near Cambridge, we are seeking exceptional Software Engineers to join our small but rapidly expanding development team. You will work across a wide range of projects, from early-stage prototypes to fully developed products, helping to build new technologies that solve complex, real-world challenges. This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy, responsibility, and exposure to varied technical domains., * Designing and developing software for both prototype systems and production-ready products

• Working across multiple projects concurrently, adapting to different technical challenges
• Collaborating with engineers to integrate software with hardware and wider system components
• Rapidly learning and applying new technologies to support diverse R&D efforts
• Contributing to problem-solving at all stages of the development lifecycle
• Supporting software used to control hardware platforms, sensors, or custom devices

• Strong academic background (2:1 or above) in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to solve difficult or ambiguous technical problems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness and ability to learn new tools, languages, and technologies quickly
• Working knowledge of Python
• Experience interfacing software with hardware or embedded systems
• Familiarity with computer networking
• Experience with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Understanding of machine learning, statistics, optimisation, or algorithm development
• Experience developing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android)
• This role is suitable for both graduate-level applicants and more experienced engineers, as long as they demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities

Quell is a high-growth British defence and security AI technology start-up developing solutions to counter drone, vehicle, and human threats across the military, civilian and critical national infrastructure sectors.