Software Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
26 Mar 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Flexible working Remote work options Travel to client sites

Why Faculty?


We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here.

We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.

Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology.

AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.

About the team

Our Defence team is focused on building and embedding human-centered AI solutions which give our nation a competitive edge in the defence sector. We collaborate with our clients to bring ethical, reliable and cutting-edge AI to high-stakes situations and maintain the balance of global powers essential to our liberty.

Because of the nature of the work we do with our Defence clients, you will need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work between 2 to 4 days per week on-site with these customers which may require travel to locations throughout the UK.

When not required on client sites, you’ll have the flexibility to work from our London office or remotely from elsewhere within the UK.

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious Software Engineer to join our Defence team and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in cloud and edge computing. In this individual contributor role, you will work alongside senior technical leaders to implement high-impact patterns and practices that elevate the quality of our technical delivery.

This is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of Machine Learning Engineering and Data Science, applying elite engineering standards to solve complex, real-world problems that provide immediate value to our customers.

What you'll be doing:

  • Building and extending critical components of client deliverables across diverse software domains.

  • Delivering robust technical artefacts in both compiled and non-compiled languages to meet project goals.

  • Implementing defined engineering patterns and practices specifically tailored for the Defence sector.

  • Collaborating closely with MLE and Data Science teams to integrate and refine technical solutions.

  • Applying rigorous software engineering best practices to enhance the scalability and quality of our codebases.

  • Executing CI/CD processes and managing application deployments on Kubernetes and bare metal environments.

Who we're looking for:

  • You have a proven ability to solve bounded technical problems and deliver robust, scalable technologies.

  • You possess hands-on experience in application development with a solid understanding of system architecture.

  • You are proficient in Python and have contributed to production codebases in Rust, C++, Go, C#, or Java.

  • You have experience participating in complex technical projects, including pair programming and code reviews.

  • You bring a genuine passion for understanding customer problems and delivering high-value solutions.

  • You are comfortable working with Docker and GitLab to manage modern deployment pipelines.

The Interview Process

  1. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)

  2. System Design Interview (90 minutes)

  3. Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes)

  4. Commercial & Leadership Interview (60 minutes)

Our Recruitment Ethos

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.

Some of our standout benefits:

  • Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

  • Private healthcare and dental

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working

  • Sanctus Coaching

  • Hybrid Working

If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.

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