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Durlston Partners

Senior Software Engineer

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 150,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

02-10-2025

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Skills

Java Rust Test Networking Architecture Programming C++ Artificial Intelligence Robotics

Job Specifications

Senior Software Engineer - Artificial Intelligence - London - PS100,000 - PS150,000 base + Equity

We are working with an ambitious, well-funded defence technology company revolutionising how organisations collaborate with sensors, robots, and autonomous systems. This is a pivotal moment to join a high-calibre team solving some of the most complex and consequential problems in the field. From day one, you'll have real ownership and influence over design, functionality, and direction, no layers of bureaucracy, just the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

About the Role

You will design, build, and test core software platforms and user interfaces. This includes deploying and testing with autonomous and robotic systems in the field, writing maintainable code for mission-critical environments, integrating with third-party APIs, and contributing to the development and documentation of internal APIs. Working closely with end users, you'll rapidly iterate on the features that matter most -- sometimes in live environments alongside real systems.

Required Skills

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Strong programming skills in C++, Rust, Java
8+ years of professional software engineering experience

Preferred Skills

Experience with autonomous systems and robotics

Benefits

Mission & impact: Build software directly supporting defence and humanitarian operations
Ownership: Shape architecture, product direction, and team culture from day one
Peers: Collaborate with founders and experts in AI/ML, robotics, and networking
Growth: Expand into new domains and broaden your technical expertise
Rewards: Competitive base salary (PS100k-150k), significant equity, full benefits, and SC clearance support

How to Apply

If you are interested, please get in touch: dana@durlstonpartners.com

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. If you have strong academics, drive, and the willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.

Note: If you haven't received a reply within three days, your application was unfortunately not successful.

About the Company

Durlston Partners began recruiting for the world's best Hedge Funds in 2010 and we have grown our business to deliver best-in-class talent to companies in Tech, Quant Finance, Portfolio Management, Data Science & Digital Assets. Our team operates from our offices in London, New York and Dubai. Led by 5 Partners, we have achieved organic growth and self-funded success without external investment. Our clients include leading hedge funds, banks, family offices, and AI / Machine Learning firms across global financial hubs such... Know more