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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning Software Engineer / Senior ML Engineer - **Company:** Oxford Instruments plc - **Location:** Belfast, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £80,000.0 - **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, DevOps, 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 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5878317622 ## 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. ## Description * Research, develop and deploy advanced machine learning solutions for image analysis, image processing, object detection and segmentation. * Evaluate technical challenges and determine the most effective ML approach, whether developing custom models or adapting state-of-the-art solutions. * Explore emerging technologies and techniques to continuously improve product capabilities. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. 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