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Apply your advanced engineering skills to problems in maths and machine learningLooking for a mathematical software engineer role at a growing company that’s starting their adoption of machine learning technology?This company creates mathematical tools for solving numerical optimisation problems for logistics and trading. Their unique software toolkit is relied upon by clients worldwide. Due to their continued success, they are seeking to recruit an additional engineer to the team with an outstanding background in computer science, as well as strong coding and mathematical skills.You will need:• A strong academic background in computer science (1st or 2.1 from a leading university, good A-levels or equivalent), and a PhD in a relevant computing or mathematical subject.• Hands-on coding skills in Java, C#, C++, Rust, or similar. (Regrettably, scripting languages alone won’t be sufficient.)A strong understanding of large language models or neural networks would be advantageous.The company are based in Central London location with excellent transport hubs and amenities nearby.Keywords: Java, Mathematical Modelling, PhD, LLMs, Neural Networks, Central LondonAnother top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts.Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.Please apply (quoting ref: CV27305) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

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