Senior Research Software Engineer

Overview

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Senior Research Software Engineer to work within the Department of Engineering's Aviation Impact Accelerator team. Based at the Whittle Laboratory in West Cambridge, this position focuses on advancing sustainable aviation research through the creation of scientific software, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and interactive tools. The appointment is fixed-term with funding available for twelve months in the first instance, and internal candidates are welcome to apply on the basis of a secondment from their current university role.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from 47,389 to 59,966 British Pounds per year. The role provides opportunities to shape software architecture and technical direction, mentor students and colleagues, contribute to academic reports and publications, and engage directly with external partners and software contractors.

Requirements

Candidates should ideally possess an engineering or physical-science background, a solid understanding of low-order physical systems modelling, and practical experience deploying and operating web services using Amazon Web Services. Applicants must ensure they include both a curriculum vitae and a covering letter detailing how they meet the person specification criteria, quoting reference NM50695. All employees must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the designated application portal. Informal enquiries and questions regarding the vacancy or the application process can be directed to the HR Office at the Department of Engineering via email or telephone.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.