Lead Principal Cable System Design Engineer

About the Role Technical & Site Leadership: Provide hands-on technical guidance while managing daily engineering operations; ensure alignment of engineering goals with company strategy and product vision.Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and motivate a high-performing, multidisciplinary team across hardware, software, optics/photonics, systems, and data—promoting innovation, accountability, and resilience.Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Serve as the primary technical liaison with scientists and assay developers; convert clinical and biological requirements into robust engineering solutions.Cross-Site Integration: Connect our UK and international teams - standardize practices, encourage knowledge sharing, and maintain aligned priorities.Project Execution & Delivery: Lead projects from concept through verification and validation; establish milestones, allocate resources, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of reliable systems.Innovation & Resilience: Leverage startup experience to make pragmatic decisions; guide the team through iterations and challenges with a calm, data-informed approach.Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Ensure engineering practices meet ISO 13485, ISO 15189, IVDR, and UKCA standards; collaborate closely with QA/RA on design controls and documentation.This role is based in London and involves daily collaboration with teams in the UK and internationally.

Join Convergent Research as an Optics and Photonics Engineer or Senior Engineer where you will be at the forefront of innovation. Collaborate with a talented team to develop cutting-edge optical systems and photonic technologies that have a transformative impact across various industries. Your expertise will contribute to projects ranging from research and development to application in real-world scenarios.

Design and assemble cutting-edge optical analytical instruments, including Raman, FTIR, fluorescence, and scattering systems, from initial concept through component selection to bench assembly and validation.Engage in hands-on prototyping to address optical and mechanical design challenges, creating custom components and fixtures while iterating rapidly to achieve performance targets.Integrate optical components with detectors, light sources, motion systems, electronics, fluidics, and software to deliver comprehensive functional prototypes.Conduct testing and validation by planning experiments, analyzing data, and troubleshooting to enhance signal-to-noise ratio, resolution, stability, and dynamic range while ensuring compliance with specifications.Act as the in-house subject-matter expert in spectroscopy, providing insights on component selection (such as gratings, filters, objectives, fibers, and detectors), system architecture, and experimental methodologies.Maintain thorough documentation, including design files, BOMs, alignment procedures, and test reports, ensuring reproducibility and supporting IP filings and the transition to manufacturing.Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, assay developers, data scientists, and QA/RA teams to ensure instruments fulfill biological, analytical, and regulatory requirements.Uphold lab and laser safety standards while supporting design controls and documentation according to ISO 13485 and related regulations.Monitor advancements in spectroscopy and optics, prototyping and assessing new architectures to enhance platform capabilities.This role is based in London and involves collaboration with teams in the UK and internationally.

About OLIXIn an era where artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, OLIX is at the forefront of innovation, bridging the critical infrastructure gap created by the surging demand for AI capabilities. As the industry grapples with outdated hardware frameworks, OLIX is pioneering a revolutionary approach with our Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU), delivering unmatched performance and energy efficiency that transcends the limitations of conventional chips.The Role:We are on the lookout for Principal and Staff Optical Interconnect Engineers who possess extensive expertise in optical communications and co-packaged optics (CPO). At OLIX, you will be instrumental in crafting next-generation optical interconnect architectures designed for AI data centers, encompassing chip-to-chip, inter-tray, intra-tray, and rack-to-rack links. Join our dynamic team dedicated to redefining traditional paradigms through innovative solutions.This position lies at the convergence of optics, ASIC design, high-speed electronics, packaging, and algorithm development. Your work will focus on the creation of highly integrated electro-optic systems, optimized for bandwidth density, ultra-low latency, power efficiency, thermal management, reliability, and high-volume manufacturability. We seek a versatile optical engineer who seamlessly navigates between theoretical concepts like link budgets and Maxwell's equations, and the practical aspects of physically aligning fiber arrays. You should thrive in a hands-on environment, tackling real-world implementation challenges while maintaining a keen eye on details.We are hiring at both Senior and Staff levels as we aim to build a world-class optical systems team.

About OLIXAt OLIX, we are pioneering the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure. With the rapid acceleration of AI, the demand for advanced technology outpaces current capabilities, leaving a significant gap in infrastructure. Our company is on a mission to revolutionize this field by developing the Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU), which delivers unmatched performance and energy efficiency, setting a new standard for hardware.Role OverviewAs the Software Architect specializing in Hardware Integration, you will take on a pivotal role as the leading technical expert in the integration of hardware and software across the OTPU. You will oversee the entire lifecycle from pre-silicon development to post-silicon support, ensuring seamless collaboration across various components including ASIC, BMC, and photonic interconnects.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine Technical Vision: Collaborate with the Software Engineering Director to establish a forward-thinking technical strategy for the OTPU stack, maintaining architectural integrity throughout the development process.Strategic Architecture Translation: Work alongside cross-functional teams to translate long-term business objectives into actionable architectural priorities, identifying key areas for technical investment.Establish Architectural Standards: Formulate the principles, interface contracts, and standards for the organization, ensuring consistency across all teams involved in the development process.Critical Decision-Making: Lead the technical decision-making processes at the intersection of hardware and software, including BSP and firmware architecture, ASIC validation strategies, BMC platform design, and interconnect fabric integration.Influential Leadership: Foster alignment across engineering teams by leveraging your expertise and influence, rather than relying solely on authority.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Optical Assistant in the heart of Central London. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service in the optical field. As a Senior Optical Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in assisting customers with their optical needs, ensuring they receive the highest level of care and expertise.

We are seeking a talented and driven Business Systems Lead to join our dynamic team at Wifinity Ltd. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and enhance our business systems, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives and deliver maximum efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects that shape the future of our organization.

The Trade Desk is a leading global technology firm dedicated to establishing a more accessible and transparent internet through principled and intelligent advertising solutions. Our platform processes over 1 trillion queries daily, operating at an unparalleled scale. We pride ourselves on nurturing an award-winning culture rooted in trust, ownership, empathy, and collaboration. We celebrate the distinctive experiences and viewpoints that every individual contributes to The Trade Desk, and we are devoted to cultivating inclusive environments where everyone can express their authentic selves daily. Are you passionate about tackling complex challenges on a grand scale? Do you long to be part of a vibrant, globally-connected team where your efforts will significantly impact the creation of a better media ecosystem? Discover why Fortune magazine regularly recognizes The Trade Desk as one of the best small to medium-sized workplaces worldwide. About the Role: We are on the lookout for a Lead Systems Reliability Engineer to enhance our engineering team, focusing on the development and upkeep of our data-driven platform. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Aerospike, MongoDB, and Kafka, we execute numerous real-time activities, achieving a remarkable p99 latency of under 1 millisecond on the backend! If you thrive on tuning, performance testing, troubleshooting, automation, and operating at scale, and if you find excitement in testing next-gen hardware, evaluating data access patterns, and architecting automation for distributed systems, we want to hear from you!

About OLIXAt OLIX, we are on the forefront of innovation in the artificial intelligence sector, addressing the urgent infrastructure challenges posed by the rapid expansion of AI technologies. The demand for advanced hardware has outpaced current capabilities, and we are determined to change that. Our flagship product, the Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU), is designed to redefine performance and energy efficiency in chip technology, marking a significant leap forward in our industry.Role OverviewIn your role as Director of Software Engineering - Hardware Integration, you will spearhead a dynamic team responsible for the comprehensive integration of software and hardware across our OTPU architecture, including the ASIC, BMC, and photonic interconnect fabric, from the initial stages of development through to ongoing maintenance.We seek a visionary engineering leader who can influence the strategic direction of OLIX, utilizing your profound technical expertise to cultivate a high-performing organization that operates with agility and purpose. You will set the technical roadmap, prioritize critical initiatives, and foster an environment where exceptional engineers and engineering managers can thrive.Key ResponsibilitiesAlign Business Strategy with Technical Priorities: Transform long-term business objectives into actionable priorities that enhance both customer satisfaction and organizational performance, while discontinuing unproductive initiatives.Establish Vision and Direction: Define and communicate the long-term technical strategy for hardware-software integration throughout the OTPU stack and ensure accountability for the organization’s performance against this vision across the entire development lifecycle.Oversee Lifecycle Management: Lead engineering efforts encompassing pre-silicon (emulation and initialization), post-silicon (validation, characterization, and troubleshooting), and sustainment (ensuring production reliability and addressing field issues).Build and Nurture a High-Performance Team: Mentor managers to take true ownership of customer outcomes, focusing on building capable teams that deliver exceptional results.Define Technical Excellence: Establish architectural principles, conduct review cycles, implement systems engineering, and set quality benchmarks that the organization adheres to, from firmware interfaces to photonic fabric initialization.

Join our dynamic team as an Optical Manager in South West London, where you will lead a passionate team to deliver exceptional optical services. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, ensure the highest standards of customer care, and drive business growth through strategic planning.

About OLIXAt OLIX, we recognize that artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace, far surpassing any technology evolution witnessed before. This rapid growth has unveiled a significant infrastructure deficit, making it increasingly challenging to produce chips or energy facilities swiftly enough to meet demand. Presently, the industry continues to utilize a decade-old hardware framework that has reached its peak efficiency. A revolutionary, more rapid, and efficient paradigm is poised to become the foremost economic opportunity of the coming century, giving rise to the most pivotal company of the next ten years. OLIX is at the forefront of this transformation, developing the Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU) that delivers unmatched performance and energy efficiency, surpassing anything currently available.RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to oversee our front-end packaging processes as we transition from prototype to large-scale production. This pivotal role is about bringing concepts to life. You will be responsible for defining and managing substrate-level assembly processes, including flip-chip bonding, underfill, reflow, and inspection, while serving as the engineering liaison with contract manufacturers responsible for our hardware production. Setting high standards, you will drive Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) with our engineering teams, ensuring that every process is meticulously documented and prepared for volume production. With a proven track record in building and scaling front-end packaging processes, you will focus on yield improvement, knowing that the distinction between successful and flawed processes lies in the details. You thrive on tackling complex challenges on the factory floor, rather than merely documenting them.ResponsibilitiesAssembly Process Engineering & New Product Introduction (NPI)You will define and manage assembly processes for intricate electro-mechanical and opto-electronic module hardware, guiding these from initial prototypes through to production. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation such as assembly instructions, work standards, process flows, and build records. You will lead DFM/DFA reviews with the engineering teams to ensure that designs are feasible, repeatable, and cost-efficient. Additionally, you will oversee the assembly processes for substrate-level flip-chip bonding (FCB), ensuring stability and yield from the prototype stage to full production. You will also develop and enhance tooling, fixtures, jigs, and build aids to ensure consistent, high-quality assembly, establish readiness criteria for builds, and facilitate organized transitions from engineering to manufacturing. Your support will extend to NPI builds and pilot production, capturing insights and implementing improvements back into design and process definitions.Production Support & RampYou will assist in production ramp planning and execution, ensuring efficient scaling and operational success.

Join Allye Energy as a Senior Hardware Engineer specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and enhance innovative hardware systems that power the future of electric mobility. Your contributions will directly impact the transition to sustainable transportation.Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting rigorous testing and validation of hardware components, and driving continuous improvements in product design. As a leader in the field, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and influence the technology roadmap.

About OLIXAt OLIX, we are at the forefront of the AI revolution, tackling the unprecedented demand for advanced computational capabilities. As the industry faces a significant infrastructure gap, we are redefining the hardware landscape with our revolutionary Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU). This innovative technology promises unmatched performance and energy efficiency, setting the stage for the economic opportunities of the next century.Role OverviewJoin us as a Staff Engineer in Hardware Integration, where you will be the leading technical authority in your team, specializing in hardware-software integration across a critical segment of the OTPU stack. Your expertise will guide projects from pre-silicon design to post-silicon validation and sustainment engineering.We seek an experienced engineer who can set the technical vision for the team and tackle the most challenging engineering issues. Collaborating with the Engineering Manager, you will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, drive technical decisions, and ensure the creation of reliable, maintainable solutions. Your hands-on expertise, sound engineering judgment, and influence through high-quality work will be pivotal to our success.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Technical Direction. Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to establish the technical focus for your team and take ownership of architectural decisions that influence the team's development and operational processes.Translate Priorities into Action. Partner with the Engineering Manager to decompose complex technical challenges into specific, implementable plans, ensuring the team is aligned on building effective solutions.Uphold Technical Excellence. Define the principles, interface agreements, and standards for the team—be it in firmware interfaces, ASIC validation methods, or interconnect fabric integration—ensuring consistent application across projects.Make Informed Technical Decisions. Own critical decision-making within your domain, which may include BSP and firmware architecture, ASIC validation approaches, or BMC platform design.Foster Team Alignment. Cultivate a shared understanding among engineers by ensuring clarity and rigor in technical discussions, facilitating well-reasoned decisions.

Join Arondite as a Deployed Systems Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in the deployment and management of advanced systems solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity for technical professionals to showcase their expertise in a dynamic environment.

Are you ready to embrace a new challenge as a System Engineer? Join us in taking charge of the design, maintenance, and optimization of cutting-edge IT systems and infrastructure. If you have a passion for ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across the environments that power Aidence's global operations, we want to hear from you! Your drive for continuous improvement, coupled with your ability to streamline processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams, will be vital in delivering efficient, compliant, and high-performing systems.

Join the Vanguard of InnovationAt Palantir, we are at the forefront of developing advanced software for data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. Our platforms empower organizations to harness data for transformative outcomes—be it in developing lifesaving pharmaceuticals, anticipating supply chain disruptions, or locating missing persons.Your ContributionAs a Systems Engineer within Palantir’s Technical Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our core business processes and workflows. Your responsibilities will encompass designing, constructing, and sustaining the infrastructure that underpins our vital business functions, including financial reporting, sales operations, and personnel management. Collaborating with both internal teams and external partners, you will adapt industry tools to meet the dynamic needs of Palantir, while enhancing our utilization of Palantir Foundry and AIP for internal projects.In this capacity, you will provide strategic technical guidance to key stakeholders. A typical day may involve assessing new technological solutions, aligning tech initiatives with business objectives, resolving high-priority system challenges, and engaging in cross-functional collaboration to drive system enhancements. Success in this role requires adeptness in managing multiple business systems while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to evolving requirements and challenges.

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a talented Senior GPU Systems Engineer to join our dynamic Research and Development team. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in scaling and advancing our sophisticated HPC/AI research infrastructure. Collaborating with a diverse team of experts, you will ensure our trading and research operations run seamlessly 24/7 across the globe. Your responsibilities will include the design and optimization of extensive GPU compute clusters, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, and automating system deployment and monitoring across thousands of nodes. This is a high-impact opportunity that requires innovative thinking and technical expertise in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Engineering Lead specializing in Chemical and Biological Systems to join our innovative team at AISI in London. In this role, you will be responsible for leading engineering projects, driving technical excellence, and mentoring a talented group of engineers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge solutions that address complex challenges in the field of chem-bio engineering.

With 40 million spectacle wearers in the UK, the optical industry is ripe for innovation. At Cubitts, we are determined to reshape this landscape by creating the world's most customer-centric spectacles brand. Proudly recognized as a Living Wage Employer and B Corp Certified, we are committed to fostering an equitable and diverse workforce, promoting an inclusive culture with ample opportunities for all.To propel our mission forward, we are seeking a passionate and people-oriented Optical Assistant. You will be a central figure in enhancing the customer experience, warmly welcoming visitors to our store, guiding them through frame and lens selections, and embodying our brand values. Merging technical knowledge with genuine warmth, you will craft memorable experiences for each customer while ensuring smooth and collaborative store operations.Your key responsibilities:Provide outstanding service throughout the customer journey, adhering to our customer experience standards.Share the Cubitts brand narrative, mission, and values to enrich customer interactions.Assist customers in selecting frames and lenses, offering personalized product expertise.Accurately dispense both prescription and non-prescription lenses.Conduct frame adjustments and basic repairs for an optimal fit.Introduce every customer to our Made to Measure service, highlighting its craftsmanship and purpose.Uphold a clean and organized store environment, ensuring displays are appealing and well-maintained.Adhere to GDPR and patient confidentiality guidelines, maintaining professionalism and trust.Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments to foster a supportive work environment.