Software Engineer (Advert Campaign)

<p><strong>Software Engineer</strong><strong>Sedgefield Hybrid working (typically 3 days on-site) £38,000 - £46,000 per annum</strong><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><strong></strong> CPI is seeking a <strong>AI Software Engineer</strong> to join their Electronic Engineering team in Sedgefield, delivering AI, software and digital solutions as part of <strong>end-to-end product development</strong> programmes.</p><p> This is not a maintenance or support role; You will be involved in building <strong>real products</strong> - from initial concept through to deployment - working alongside electronics and hardware engineers to deliver innovative solutions used in healthcare, medtech, sensors, wearables, and industrial environments.</p><p> You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, including application development, cloud-based systems, and (where applicable) AI-enabled solutions. This role offers rare exposure to the <strong>complete journey from prototype to market</strong>, including integration with hardware, sensors, and embedded systems.</p><p> Hybrid working is supported, typically three days per week on-site, with flexibility depending on project needs.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Responsible For:</strong></p><p><strong>Product & Software Development</strong></p><ul><li>Design, build, and deliver software products from concept through to production</li><li>Contribute to full-stack development across backend services, web, and mobile applications</li><li>Work closely with electronics and hardware engineers to integrate software with physical devices and sensors</li></ul><p><strong>Core Technology Stack</strong></p><ul><li>Develop backend systems and applications using <strong>Python</strong> (essential)</li><li>Build user interfaces and applications using <strong>React</strong> and <strong>React Native</strong></li><li>Contribute to <strong>cloud-hosted web applications</strong>, ideally using <strong>Node.js</strong> or similar technologies</li></ul><p><strong>AI & Advanced Software (where applicable)</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to <strong>AI-enabled applications</strong>, including data-driven and intelligent systems</li><li>Support model training, fine-tuning, and deployment where experience allows</li><li>Work with tools and approaches such as:<ul><li>MLflow and model lifecycle tools</li><li>Gradient boosted trees or custom model development</li><li>AI application frameworks (e.g. LangChain, RAG-style architectures)</li></ul></li></ul><p>Experience across both <strong>AI application development</strong><em>and</em><strong>model development</strong> is highly desirable, though not essential.</p><p><strong>Collaboration & Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Work within a small, highly capable <strong>multi-disciplinary team</strong></li><li>Take ownership for delivering complex software components in a hands-on way</li><li>Contribute to technical decision-making, architecture discussions, and solution design</li><li>Engage across busy project environments with frequent collaboration and stakeholder interaction</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p> You are a <strong>hands-on software engineer</strong> who enjoys building products rather than maintaining legacy systems. You're comfortable working across multiple technologies and don't need everything tightly defined before you start. You'll thrive in a <strong>small team</strong> environment, where flexibility, curiosity, and self-direction are valued. You'll bring:</p><ul><li>Strong <strong>Python development</strong> experience (essential)</li><li>Experience building applications using <strong>React and/or React Native</strong></li><li>Full-stack development experience with modern frameworks and technologies</li><li>Evidence of delivering <strong>complex projects or products</strong></li><li>A practical, problem-solving mindset</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable (but not essential):</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with <strong>Node.js</strong> in cloud or web applications</li><li>Exposure to <strong>AI / machine learning</strong>, including model development or AI-powered applications</li><li>Experience with firmware, microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, or embedded systems</li><li>Use of lightweight ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Lite) on devices</li><li>Personal projects, side projects, or self-driven development work</li></ul><p>Candidates who have worked in <strong>small teams</strong> or on <strong>self-led technical projects</strong> often thrive in this environment.</p><p><strong>Why Join CPI?</strong></p><ul><li>Rare opportunity to work on <strong>true end-to-end product development</strong></li><li>Exposure to hardware, electronics, sensors, and software in one role</li><li>Challenging, varied technical problems across multiple industries</li><li>Small, collaborative team with wide technical scope</li><li>Competitive salary (£38k-£46k) and hybrid working</li></ul><p><strong>Location & Working Pattern</strong></p><ul><li>Based at CPI's <strong>Sedgefield</strong> site</li><li>Hybrid working typically <strong>3 days on-site</strong>, with flexibility based on project needs</li><li>Some weeks may require increased on-site presence</li><li>Role operates in a busy, highly collaborative environment, so ideally someone who can work closely with hardware engineers onsite</li></ul><p></p><p>Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Ae5qx6keinyvb%2byGPbQKgWTr3P9CO6Pas" width="0" height="0" />