Senior Software Engineer, Architecture & Algorithms (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C#/.NET, C++): Designing and implementing core measurement, data-analysis, and signal/image-processing algorithms for optical surface profiling instruments with an accent on software architecture and numerical methods. Focus on optimizing high-performance multithreaded code and integrating AI/ML capabilities to improve instrument accuracy and precision.

Location: Newport, United Kingdom (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global (Filmetrics) is a market leader in 3D optical surface profiling and thin-film thickness measurement systems for the electronics industry.

What you will do

• Define and evolve software architecture across the development lifecycle, establishing system requirements, interfaces, and specifications.
• Design, implement, and optimize core algorithms for measurement, signal/image processing, and data analysis using numerical methods.
• Develop maintainable C#/.NET and C++ software for high-performance multithreaded applications.
• Evaluate algorithmic approaches through prototyping, benchmarking, and analysis of computational complexity.
• Build robust unit and integration tests and use profiling to optimize memory usage, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering groups and stakeholders across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related Engineering field.
• Significant experience in software engineering fundamentals, including architecture, data structures, and design patterns.
• Strong expertise in algorithms, numerical methods, and multithreaded design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft .NET (C#, VB.NET) and C++ programming.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Git.
• Ability to deliver clear technical presentations and communicate effectively with global teams.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Experience developing scientific, measurement, or signal/image-processing algorithms.
• Proven track record of delivering AI/ML capabilities in commercial products.
• Background in applied mathematics, statistics, or scientific computing.
• UX skills including wireframing, prototyping, and user flow design.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme and global bonus plan.
• Cash health plan, life assurance, and rewards scheme.
• Share scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Family-friendly total rewards package and inclusive work environment.