Senior Software Engineer

Are you the next Senior Software Engineerto help build and shape the software behind our nextgeneration laser processing platformIf so Opsydia would love to hear from you as we expand into new markets and unlock new technical opportunities.

Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017 Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and deepexpertisein adaptive optics to enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across scientific and industrial domains.

Our platform enables the creation of functional devices in optical glass diamond and other transparent media powering disruptive applications in datacoms quantum technologies and advanced sensing.

THE ROLE

As aSenior Software Engineeryou will playa central roleindesigning developing and delivering the software thatdrivesOpsydiashighprecision ultrafastlaser systems working from prototype through to customer-ready products. You willhelp definebuildand mature the software platform ensuringour applications are secure reliable and robustfor deployment into industrial production environments.

This roleinvolves providing technicalleadership andmentoringfora small software teamunder the direction of the Head of Software setting engineering standards and helpingestablishbest practices across the full development lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with Systems EngineersR&D Scientists and customers todefine productrequirementsand deliver software solutions that are production-readyrobustandmaintainable.

Initial scope includes strengthening our software platform enhancing existing tooling developing new features for emerging applications and supporting deployments of systems into global customer environments.

This role will suit an experienced engineer who combines handson coding excellence with leadership capability enjoys solving complex problems that span hardware and software boundaries and thrives in a dynamic innovative environment. It is ideal for someone who wants to guide engineering efforts whileremainingdeeply technical and personally invested in the product.

ABOUT YOU

You may be a Senior Software Engineer today or a Software Lead looking for your next challenge. What matters most is your ability to deliver highquality software guide others with clarity and empathy and positively shape how software isdevelopedat Opsydia. You enjoy owning problems endtoend contributing to architectural decisions and helping those around you grow whileremainingdeeply handson.

Experience in a senior or lead engineering role including mentoring or guiding small teams

Youvepreviously supported coached or technically guided other engineers.You can break down complex tasks review code constructively support technical decisionmaking and help build a culture of quality and accountability. You understand how to elevate the performance of a small focused engineering team.

Strong programming capability-C# and Python preferred

You are an experienced confident developer who has delivered productionquality code in complex systems. You write clean wellstructured maintainable software and know how to make informed tradeoffs between speed robustness and complexity. Experience with C#( framework)Python (for tooling data processing or analysis)and UI design and implementationis highly valuable.

Experience designing software for systems that interact with hardware

Experience writing control software forcomplex hardware systemsthat may includehigh precision motion controland machine vision.You understand how to handle asynchronous events timing considerations error states and signal/data flow between software and hardware components.

Experience delivering commercial products

You have contributed to the launch of commercial products ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment. You have supported products beyondinitialrelease addressing issues to improvereliabilityand developingnew capabilitiesinformed by real-world customer use.

Understanding of application system and network security principles

You understand fundamental conceptsof IT Security secure coding practices safe handling of data access control and dependency management as well as the security considerations unique to deployed hardware systems. You canidentifypotential vulnerabilities early and design with resilience in mind.

Experience with modern development practices

Youvecontributed to or improved engineering workflows tooling and automation includingCI pipelines automated testing documentationclearversioningand reliable release processes.Yourecommitted to practices that ensure code quality while enabling fast iteration.

Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering Computer Science or a related field

You bring a strong technical foundation from academic training or equivalent realworld experience enabling you to analyse problems rigorously and design systems thoughtfully.

You may also have:

• Experience in an earlystage company or a small highperforming engineering team

• You understand how tooperateeffectively in environments with evolving requirements rapid decisionmaking and a high degree of ownership.

• Experience developing software for industrial equipment IoT devices or cloudconnected systems

• Any background in systems that bridge physical devices and remote control/data layers is beneficialparticularly where reliability uptime and safe operation are key.

• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms

• Experience deploying services managing infrastructure or building cloudconnected features will be an advantage as our platform capabilities expand.

• Knowledge of networking and network security

• Understanding how systems communicate authenticate andmaintainintegrity across local and remote networks is valuable for both our product deployments and internal tooling.

• Background in cybersecurity or security for hardwareintegrated systems
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If youdontmeetall ofthe criteria above but are interested in the role please apply or get in touch to discuss further.

The role is advertised as full-time.

We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working whereappropriatebut as a hardware company we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when.

As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate willbe requiredto undergo security screening to BPSSstandard.

Closing date:Friday 22ndMay 2026.Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Salary range: per annum dependent on experience

Benefits

• Hybrid & flexible working arrangements
• Share option scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available
• 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities
• Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development
• Volunteering opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can.

ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS

We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia.

Please share if you have a declared disability for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment.

ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

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ABOUT OPSYDIA

Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at

The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant coffee shop free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford.

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