Senior Software Engineer – AI Innovation & Prototyping - Remote Eligible

Senior Software Engineer – Ai Innovation & Prototyping

We are Digital Science and we are advancing the research ecosystem. We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of software development with AI? We build fast to learn fast, directly from users. Nova turns bold ideas into working software, puts those prototypes in front of real users, and iterates quickly based on what we learn. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer – AI Innovation & Prototyping to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on rapid experimentation, embraces cutting-edge AI coding tools, and is eager to turn bold ideas into working prototypes that shape the future of our products. If you are curious, creative, and ready to innovate at speed, and want to collaborate in a team of highly experienced senior developers, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new role

Relentlessly focus on user outcomes: discover real user pain points, test hypotheses with working software, and validate impact with user feedback and data.

Accelerate with AI without compromising quality: use AI-assisted programming and emerging agentic patterns to move fast, while keeping humans-in-the-loop for correctness, maintainability, and security.

Continuously push the frontier: explore new AI capabilities (agentic "software engineer" concepts, tool-use, planning) and bring pragmatic, production-minded approaches to the team.

What you'll bring to the role

Several years of professional software engineering experience, ideally including full-stack or end-to-end development.

Proven track record in building prototypes, MVPs, or innovative software solutions under tight timelines.

Real-world cloud experience (AWS preferred) and CI/CD for rapid, reliable deployments.

Demonstrated expertise in using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) as part of the development workflow.

Solid experience with modern programming languages and frameworks (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, React, Node.js).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable deployment.

Advanced software development skills with the ability to balance speed and quality.

Strong creative, curious, and experimental mindset. Comfortable exploring uncharted territory with new tools and approaches.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Self-motivated and passionate about staying up-to-date with cutting-edge technologies, especially in the AI space.

Fluent in spoken and written English.

Familiarity with academic/publishing workflows and data models.

Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform/CDK), vector databases, feature flags/A-B testing, and LLM observability/guardrails.

Please note - due to business need, we can only accept applications from candidates who reside in the following locations where we have established legal entities (UK, Spain, Germany, Romania). If you apply from outside of these areas, your application will not be considered. Don't worry if you don't meet every qualification—let us be the judge! Studies show that many qualified candidates from under-represented groups hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage you to submit your application.

Living our Values

We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective. The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans. The values we live by are:

We are brave in the pursuit of better

We are collaborative and inclusive

We are always open-minded

We are from and for the community

At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly – trusted, collaborative, and accessible – fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research. We firmly believe that to truly innovate and solve the complex challenges faced by our customers, from researchers and universities to funders and publishers, we need diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. A rich mix of voices drives quality insights, fosters enhanced collaboration, and ultimately pushes knowledge forward more effectively. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Beyond recruitment, we strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.

About Digital Science

Digital Science is a technology company working to make research more efficient. We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open and effective. Our portfolio includes admired brands including Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, ReadCube, Symplectic, IFI Claims, Writefull, and Overleaf. We believe that together, we can help researchers make a difference.