Jobs in Cambridge
- 254 open roles
- 86 posted in the last 7 days
- 117 employers hiring
- Updated 14 Oct 2026
Software Engineer
DarktraceMid-levelHybrid6 days ago
Software Engineer
Darktrace
What you would do
- Prototype and develop new ideas to improve Darktrace's services and offerings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, project coordinators and technical strategists.
- Contribute to rapid prototyping of new ideas and structured development of existing platforms.
- Advance methodology for defending against unknown cyber-attacks.
- Develop core competencies in various programming languages with opportunities to specialize in specific technology areas.
Skills
TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonRustC++
Senior Software Engineer – Front-End
SpeechmaticsSeniorHybrid18 days ago
Senior Software Engineer – Front-End
Speechmatics
What you would do
- Own product features end-to-end from ideation through delivery, contributing to UX thinking, frontend execution, and post-launch iteration.
- Build polished, accessible user interfaces using React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Make UX and UI decisions independently, collaborating with designers and PMs.
- Design and run A/B tests to validate product decisions.
- Use analytics tooling such as Mixpanel to understand user interaction and inform product decisions.
- Partner with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to ship features.
Skills
ReactJavaScriptHTMLCSSA/B Testing
Visual Merchandiser
PrimarkJunior15 days ago
Visual Merchandiser
Primark
What you would do
- Deliver an inspiring visual proposition for the Primark brand to enhance the customer experience and maximise sales.
- Work with the Visual Merchandising Manager/Store Manager to reflect the Primark customer through excellent product presentation, windows and mannequin styling.
- Review and adapt displays to ensure they are commercially successful and relevant to the local customer.
- Provide feedback on successful product lines and suggestions for refresh and alternative products.
- Maintain all picture and poster POS in line with company guidelines throughout the store.
- Develop strong relationships and collaborate with the store management team.
Skills
Visual MerchandisingWindow Display DesignMannequin StylingProduct PresentationPOS Display Maintenance
Principal Cloud Software Engineer
AVEVALeadHybrid7 days ago
Principal Cloud Software Engineer
AVEVA
What you would do
- Lead the technical design and implementation of secure, resilient cloud platform capabilities for AVEVA CONNECT Core Services.
- Guide architecture and engineering decisions across microservices, REST APIs, data design, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
- Provide technical leadership to development teams, supporting complex problem-solving, design reviews, and delivery quality.
- Promote cloud technologies, modern engineering practices, and AI-assisted development tools across AVEVA.
- Collaborate with Directors, architects, product teams, and engineering stakeholders to align technical direction with platform and business priorities.
Skills
Microsoft AzureMicroservices ArchitectureREST API DesignCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure as Code
Recruitment Event Representative
Clifford Chance16 days ago
Recruitment Event Representative
Clifford Chance
What you would do
- Meet prospective candidates on campus for one-to-one conversations to discuss career opportunities and the firm's programs.
- Advise students on opportunities best suited to their background and aspirations.
- Pre-screen and confirm event registrations on a rolling basis based on submitted CVs.
- Answer candidate questions regarding vacation schemes and training contracts via email.
Skills
Campus RecruitmentCandidate ScreeningGraduate RecruitmentEvent RepresentationCV Review
Batcher
Dover Fueling Solutions6 days ago
Batcher
Dover Fueling Solutions
What you would do
- Receive raw materials and store and use them using FIFO.
- Match documentation with physical raw materials.
- Select raw materials from stock to supply tanks.
- Verify materials and quantities needed according to production order for the batch.
- Work with a secondary batcher to mix chemicals according to the formula.
- Provide a sample QA upon completion of the cycle.
Skills
Chemical BatchingFIFO Inventory ManagementGHS (WHMIS)Reach Truck OperationTow Motor Operation
Software Engineer, UI
Roku2 days ago
Software Engineer, UI
Roku
What you would do
- Build scalable UI features optimized for millions of users.
- Contribute to technical investigations and solutions for middleware and UI challenges.
- Explore integrating AI/ML capabilities and leverage generative AI tools to accelerate development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on global platform features.
- Develop engineering tools and learn from experienced developers.
- Stay current with AI trends and emerging technologies.
Skills
UI DevelopmentMiddleware DevelopmentGenerative AI ToolsAI/ML IntegrationPerformance Optimization
Vehicle Shunter Cleaner
Stagecoach4 days ago
Vehicle Shunter Cleaner
Stagecoach
What you would do
- Preparing vehicles for the next day's service.
- Washing and cleaning the interior and exterior of the fleet to high standards.
- Shunting and safely parking vehicles within depot confines.
- Checking fluid levels and carrying out basic daily checks.
- General premises cleaning and maintaining a tidy working environment.
Skills
Vehicle ShuntingPCV/HGV DrivingVehicle CleaningFluid Level ChecksDaily Vehicle Checks
Catering Manager
CaterlinkMid-level8 days ago
Catering Manager
Caterlink
What you would do
- Prepare, cook and present food to Caterlink and client standards.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation.
- Run day-to-day location operations and supervise teams.
- Manage inventories, monitor budgets and implement action plans.
- Act as main client contact, recommending and implementing improvements.
- Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets.
Skills
Food Preparation & CookingFood Safety ComplianceHealth & Safety ComplianceBudget MonitoringInventory Management
Events & Restaurant Host
AccorJunior6 days ago
Events & Restaurant Host
Accor
What you would do
- Check event and conference rooms according to event specifications and hotel standards.
- Welcome event organisers, delegates, and guests.
- Liaise with clients throughout events to ensure requirements are met.
- Set up and replenish refreshments, buffet stations, and break-out areas.
- Coordinate with kitchen, bar, housekeeping, maintenance, and reception teams.
- Monitor event schedules and ensure timely room turnover and event transitions.
Skills
Banqueting & Event SupportRoom Setup & InspectionAV Equipment SetupGuest RelationsFood Hygiene Compliance
Area Operations Manager
JDPSenior4 days ago
Area Operations Manager
JDP
What you would do
- Lead and coach approximately seven branch managers to deliver sales growth, strong margins and excellent customer service.
- Monitor and analyse branch performance using data and insight to drive action.
- Develop strategies to win new customers and grow account portfolios.
- Support branches in increasing customer footfall and improving retention and spend.
- Challenge and support branch managers to identify opportunities and address performance gaps.
- Promote a safety-first H&S culture across operations.
Skills
P&L ManagementSales Growth StrategyMargin ManagementBranch Performance AnalysisCoaching & Mentoring
Graphic Design Intern
Costello MedicalJuniorHybrid18 days ago
Graphic Design Intern
Costello Medical
What you would do
- Develop visually engaging scientific posters, infographics, leave pieces, and marketing assets for healthcare clients.
- Support the motion and digital teams in creating interactive exhibition materials, animations, and eLearning modules.
- Collaborate with experienced Creative team members on initial concept development through to full production.
- Manage conflicting deadlines while taking initiative to work independently and collaboratively within the team.
- Participate in internal training and mentoring sessions to develop design skills in the healthcare sector.
Skills
Adobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel
Scientist
LonzaJunior15 days ago
Scientist
Lonza
What you would do
- Support and deliver in vitro cell-based bioassays to assess immune responses to therapeutic candidates across multiple client studies.
- Perform routine isolation, banking, and characterisation of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) following standard operational procedures.
- Maintain reliable laboratory workflows, troubleshoot routine experimental procedures, and assist in optimising and expanding assay capabilities.
- Keep accurate laboratory records, compile findings into technical reports, and present results to project teams and clients.
Skills
Cell CultureAseptic TechniquePBMC IsolationImmune Cell CharacterisationIn Vitro Bioassays
Food and Beverage Assistant
HiltonJunior12 days ago
Food and Beverage Assistant
Hilton
What you would do
- Work across bar, restaurant, room service, and events.
- Greet guests warmly, take and serve orders accurately, and ensure a consistently high level of service.
- Set and arrange tables for dining and events, including folding napkins, and clean and place tableware.
- Keep work areas clean and organized.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.
Skills
Table SettingOrder Taking & ServingRoom ServiceBar OperationsEvent Service
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
RiverlaneSeniorHybrid1 day ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Riverlane
What you would do
- Host technical workshops on the QEC stack and DeltaKit.
- Evaluate customer software and data communication systems.
- Integrate the software stack into customer quantum computer systems.
- Design experiments with the quantum application team to test compiled software.
- Benchmark and identify system limitations.
- Report issues and replicate setups with the QA team.
Skills
Embedded C/C++PythonVerilog/VHDLSystemVerilogSoC Design
Research Associate, Antibody & Protein Purification
Orion PharmaJunior8 days ago
Research Associate, Antibody & Protein Purification
Orion Pharma
What you would do
- Execute purification protocols for recombinant antibodies, antigens, ADC and CAR-T components using affinity chromatography (Protein A/G/L, IMAC), SEC, IEX, MMC and HIC.
- Develop and optimise purification workflows, including buffer preparation and method troubleshooting.
- Document purification conditions and observations in electronic lab notebooks and keep procedures current.
- Perform routine protein quality assessments using SDS-PAGE, UV spectroscopy, HPLC and other analytical tools.
- Track and analyze experimental data to support interpretation and decision-making.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibrate instruments, manage inventory and ensure proper operation of purification equipment (e.g., ÄKTA systems).
Skills
Affinity ChromatographyProtein A/G/L PurificationSize Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX)Multimodal Chromatography (MMC)
Head Chef
Greene KingSenior13 days ago
Head Chef
Greene King
What you would do
- Lead the kitchen during busy services, making decisions and driving operational improvements.
- Communicate clearly with the team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
- Recognise and lead the team, maximising their potential.
- Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
- Train and develop a high-performing team to exceed targets.
- Ensure tasty, well-presented meals are delivered to customers.
Skills
Kitchen ManagementHACCP/Hygiene StandardsAllergen ControlTeam Training & DevelopmentMenu Presentation
Field Service Engineer
SelectaJunior2 days ago
Field Service Engineer
Selecta
What you would do
- Diagnose and repair faults on a complete range of vending and coffee equipment within an assigned area.
- Complete servicing and maintenance work at first visit to minimise downtime.
- Prioritise machines with persistent breakdowns.
- Access and use technical manuals and documentation for equipment being serviced.
- Attend training courses to maintain workmanship standards.
- Maintain customer relations and follow customer procedures and Health & Safety policies.
Skills
Fault DiagnosisElectrical KnowledgeVending Equipment RepairCoffee Machine ServicingPlumbing
Headphones Embedded Software Engineer
HARMANSenior14 days ago
Headphones Embedded Software Engineer
HARMAN
What you would do
- Define the software strategy and technical vision for headphone products, covering embedded firmware and interfaces for mobile applications and cloud services.
- Translate product ambitions into practical software deliverables.
- Participate in product and technology development.
- Contribute to cross-functional project teams moving products through development and approval.
- Manage external engineering resources, workloads, and delivery against agreed plans.
- Champion software quality and engineering best practices including maintainability, reuse, automated verification, and long-term product support.
Skills
Embedded Firmware DevelopmentMobile Application DevelopmentCloud Services IntegrationSoftware ArchitectureAutomated Verification
Senior Security Software Developer
HPSenior21 days ago
Senior Security Software Developer
HP
What you would do
- Leads multiple feature development or software applications with internal and outsourced development partners across all stages of design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.
- Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software applications design and development.
- Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with applications design and development guidelines and standards, providing feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
- Provides domain-specific expertise and overall software applications leadership to cross-organization projects and programs.
- Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
Skills
C/C++C#.NET CoreWPFXAML
Industries
- Technology123
- Pharma69
- Healthcare60
- Manufacturing46
- Consulting41
- Hospitality28
Employers
- Riverlane12
- Costello Medical8
- Arcadis8
- Jagex7
- WSP7
- Nuffield Health7
Skills
- Customer Service32
- Python19
- Health & Safety Compliance18
- Stakeholder Management16
- Team Leadership14
- Data Analysis12
Seniority and workload
- Junior39%
- Mid-level24%
- Senior28%
- Lead8%
New roles per week
Questions
How many jobs are open in Cambridge?
254 open roles, 86 of them posted in the last 7 days.
Who is hiring?
Riverlane, Costello Medical, Arcadis, Jagex have the most open roles.
How we count
Open roles in the Cambridge area, checked daily. Workload is taken from the posting text where stated. Recruitment agencies are excluded from the role sample.