Hybrid Mid-Level R&D Software Engineer

at Sensat

• Job title: Mid-Level R&D Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Software Engineer in Sensat Labs focusing on research and prototyping new technologies for geospatial applications. Collaborating with teams to deliver functional prototypes and proofs-of-concept in the field.

Responsibilities

• Research & Prototype: Evaluate emerging technologies—with a focus on GeoAI—to build functional prototypes for real-world geospatial applications.
• Validate through POCs: Rapidly iterate on proofs-of-concept, using measurable data (accuracy, performance, and feedback) to validate new ideas.
• Influence Strategy: Develop compelling demos and communicate technical findings to stakeholders to shape Sensat’s future product roadmap.
• Bridge the Gap: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to transition successful R&D experiments into production-ready features.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: 2–5 years of commercial software development experience shipping reliable code, ranging from internal tools to production components.
• A Polyglot Mindset: The ability to learn rapidly and move comfortably between languages and frameworks, selecting the best tool for each challenge.
• Pragmatic Innovation: A "tech-first" approach to problem-solving, balanced with a deep understanding of user needs and product value.
• Effective Communication: Skill in distilling complex technical concepts into clear, simple insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: The resilience to thrive in fast-paced environments, with a comfort for managing ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Benefits

• 📈 When Sensat succeeds, so will you, with significant equity share options
• 🌴 Take a break using your 30 days of annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
• 🌍 A flexible working environment
• 🎓 Continue learning every day through your £500 personal development fund
• 🥳 Regular social events! We’ve been to the theatre, racing around the tracks go-karting, had movie nights, watched the London Symphony Orchestra, line dancing lessons and murder mystery...
• ❤️ We’ve got your back, be it immediate access to mental health support through Spill or enhanced Family Leave for those welcoming a new arrival, we support you throughout your journey here.
• 🩺 We care about our people and want to make essential healthcare accessible and affordable. That’s why we have an Opt-in Corporate health and wellbeing cash plan (offering up to £1700 in cash back annually) provided through BHSF.
• 💻 We want to enable you to do your best work without having to think about whether your tech will work, so we'll set you up with a MacBook, mouse & keyboard and £250 towards setting up your WFH environment.
• 💸 Pension: with Penfold. Employer contribution of 3%, employee contribution set at 5% but can be increased (relief at source or salary sacrifice).
• 🏋️ Access to the benefits of our Fora office membership, including access to their gyms and fitness classes, events and dog friendly office 🐶
• Other benefits including cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, eye-care vouchers, payroll giving