Graduate Software Engineer

We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic Graduate Software Engineers to join our growing team developing, testing, and deploying the embedded software that controls our surgical robot.

Working as a Graduate Software Engineer in the Robot Software department is by equal measures a challenging and rewarding experience. Teams within our department design, write and test the software for the network of microcontrollers responsible for nearly every aspect of the robot’s behaviour. We are also responsible for developing the software tools needed to maintain and ship this safety-critical system. In our team you will become expert in the complete lifecycle for safety-critical software development and will have opportunities to work in areas including motor control, robot kinematics, networking, user interfaces, microcontroller development and much more. You’ll develop software for a surgical robot that is changing lives for the better.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office.

About CMR Surgical

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team following international standards to develop safety-critical embedded software for a medical device.

The role will include:

• Developing embedded software for CMR medical devices (mostly in C)
• Developing automated software test coverage (C and Python) suitable to meet regulatory and quality management requirements on safety-critical software
• Developing software tools and processes for Robot Software and CMR as a whole (mostly in Python
• Designing and performing manual tests with the robot, from design through release stages of development

We’re a rapidly developing company and roles can change and evolve. You’ll be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Robot Software remit that supports the team with delivering its objectives.

About you

Ideally you will be recently qualified with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics or a related numerate discipline. You will also be enthusiastic and proactive and of course, you’ll be a team player and as keen as we are to produce work to the highest standards.

Successful applicants are likely to have:

• An understanding of software engineering coupled with an eye for detail
• C and Python experience

It will be an advantage to have any combination of embedded software experience, some knowledge of kinematics and control theory, a background in electronics development, experience developing and distributing applications in Python, and/or experience with continuous integration platforms.

At CMR we’re building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; what matters most to us is that you identify with our values and are passionate about making a difference.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, pension, healthcare, annual personal day for every employee to use however they wish and enhanced global parental leave pay.

CMR can support with travel reimbursement for in-person interviews if you need a taxi for access needs.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within the UK.