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Forward Deployed Software Engineer

PhysicsX
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Delivery
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong technical ability with a track record of solving complex problems
  • Solid foundation in software engineering and API design
  • Experience in deploying applications to production
  • Proactive attitude and high ownership of responsibilities
  • Customer-focused mindset to understand and solve engineering problems
Nice to have
  • Background in Mechanical Engineering or similar
What the job really is

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer at PhysicsX, you will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to build and deploy applications that leverage AI-driven physics models. Your role involves understanding complex engineering problems, designing impactful tools, and developing backend solutions using technologies like Python, FastAPI, and cloud infrastructure. You will also have opportunities to travel to customer sites for hands-on collaboration and solution development.

Benefits
  • Equity options
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • Free office lunches
  • Enhanced parental leave (3 months full pay paternity and 6 months full pay maternity leave)
  • YellowNest nursery scheme
  • 25 days of Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant travel (3-4 weeks per quarter)
  • Work with a diverse range of engineering disciplines
  • Flat organizational structure may require self-advocacy for ideas
Job score3.6/5
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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