Research Software Engineer

Research Developer (Python & Control Systems) | MSc / PhD Level | Plymouth | £50,000 – £60,000

Smart code. Real-world impact. Deep tech R&D.
This is more than software dev — it’s applied research in action.

A cutting-edge software company in Plymouth is hiring a Research Developer to lead innovative projects at the intersection of Control Systems, Data Science, and Python-based development.

You’ll work on next-gen tech solving complex, real-world problems — across energy, automation, and decision systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Designing and developing intelligent algorithms in Python.

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Applying control theory and data science to real-time systems.

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Contributing to technical R&D across multiple funded innovation projects.

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Translating academic models into scalable, maintainable code.

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Working closely with engineers, data scientists, and research partners.

What You’ll Need:

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MSc or PhD in Control Systems, Robotics, Data Science, Applied Maths, or similar.

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Strong Python development skills — this is a coding-heavy role.

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Solid understanding of applied mathematics, algorithms, and modelling.

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Interest or experience in real-time systems, control loops, or signal processing.

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Independent, research-driven mindset — with the ability to code ideas into life.

Nice to Have:

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Experience in embedded systems, simulation, or AI/ML integration.

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Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or lab-based prototyping.

Why This Role Stands Out:

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£50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience.

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R&D-focused role — research meets real-world application.

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Join a collaborative, low-ego team doing cutting-edge technical work.

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Plymouth HQ with hybrid/flexible working available