Speculative Candidates

Secondmind is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. We actively champion applications from all backgrounds because we believe the best work happens when people can bring their authentic original and best selves to the team. If you require an accommodation or assistance throughout the interview process due to a disability please contact we are happy to help.

About Secondmind

Secondmind exists to help automotive innovators design better vehicles faster and achieve greater sustainability through machine learning (ML). We are driven by a desire to achieve sustainability in our operations and through the products we develop for our customers.

Our positive working culture is founded on a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and innovation. We foster open communication and cross-functional collaboration enabling diverse teams to work together to solve complex challenges. Our flexible workplace plan ensures a healthy work-life balance accommodating various working styles and personal needs whether through remote work options or adaptable schedules.

We also prioritize personal and professional growth by offering development opportunities including training and mentorship. This nurturing environment empowers our employees to thrive continuously learn and contribute meaningfully to our mission of advancing automotive system design and calibration with our data-efficient machine learning solutions.

Founded in 2016 and supported by investors such as Mazda Motor Corporation Amadeus Capital Atlantic Bridge and Cambridge Innovation Capital Secondmind was recently recognized with the Automotive Testing Technology International Alternative Powertrain Test Innovation of the Year Award 2024; selected for the Tech Nation Future Fifty scale-up program and named by Bloomberg as one of the UKs 25 Startups to Watch 2024.

While we may not have an immediate vacancy perfectly aligned with your expertise we invite you to submit a Speculative Application. This process is designed to bring exceptional talent onto our radar for future opportunities within our teams at Secondmind.

We are actively building our talent pipeline and want to hear from individuals ready to join our mission to redefine engineering processes.

To submit your speculative application please include:

1. Your CV/Resume: A comprehensive overview of your skills qualifications and relevant experience.
2. A Tailored Cover Letter:This letter must clearly outline what you are looking in your next role and how you fit our future needs. Please ensure to specify the target role/department you are seeking.

Your profile will be treated confidentially. Highly relevant speculative applications will be kept on file and actively reviewed before new roles are posted publicly giving you a competitive advantage.

Important note on feedback: Due to the high volume of speculative applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback or direct responses to every submission. If your profile closely matches a current or anticipated future opening our Talent team will reach out to you directly. Your profile will be kept on file for 12 months and actively reviewed for future opportunities.

We are excited to discover how your talent can contribute to our vision!