Algorithm Developer

Location

Newbury, Berkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Algorithm Developer, Python, R&D, Mathematics, CleanTech

Hybrid remote - 2 days in Newbury office per week

£45-65k + benefits

We’re looking for an exceptional Algorithm Developer to join a small, highly motivated software team developing the mathematical algorithms that lie at the core of world leading software solutions for low-carbon technologies.

The company is currently in the process of moving away from Matlab - re-factoring all the code in Python. The successful candidate will help re-write/architect the Python code and duly take ownership of the codebase. Professional development experience in Python will be strongly advantageous.There will be involvement in the whole R&D life-cycle, from early stage research projects to developing commercial software products deployed at scale, as well as data analysis, modelling and simulation.

The successful Algorithm Developer will be a highly-motivated self-starter with a passion for energy-saving clean technology.

You will need 2+ years commercial experience, together with an outstanding academic background and a proven track record in delivering high quality solutions to problems.

Responsibilities:

• Taking a key role in the design and development of the next generation of smart home control algorithms in Python
• Using rigorous engineering principles to maintain the reliability of complex mathematical software systems
• Creating innovative new features for anything from cloud-based machine learning for electricity market trading through to optimising cutting-edge energy appliances in the home
• Supporting the deployment of the system at scale
• Deriving insights from real-world performance to improve the product modelling and simulation of low-carbon technologies, including both economic and physical aspects

Requirements:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or a related discipline
• Expert Python
• Strong mathematical skills and an interest in applying them to solve problems
• Familiarity with MATLAB
• System design experience

Also desirable:

Experience in: model based design, simulation, testing, heating technologies, building physics, electricity grids and markets, data visualisation, machine learning, experience with AWS

Benefits:

• At least the cost of living pay increase every year
• Company pension contributions
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 10
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations

Algorithm Developer | Algorithm Engineer | R&D, Python, Mathematics

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£45k - £65k per annum