Junior Software Developer
Salary £ 28k DOE
Nottingham, UK
Vacancy listed 25/02/2026
Application deadline 31/03/2026
Details
Background: 
We at Cerca Magnetics Limited (Cerca) all have a shared goal: to make a real difference to people’s lives through technological advances. If you want to do the same, joining our passionate team of technical, engineering and business experts might be the right career move for you. 

Cerca was founded in 2020 and works in partnership with The University of Nottingham and Magnetic Shields Limited. The team have commercialised the world’s most advanced functional brain scanner - a lightweight wearable device that uses Optically-Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs) to measure the magnetic fields within the brain. Unlike other scanners such as MRI, our system can be worn by both adults and children as the participant can move whilst being scanned. The information provided could contribute towards medical advances in treating epilepsy and other neurological conditions such as mTBI and dementia. We are currently working towards gaining medical approvals for use in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. 

Following initial sales in the research market, Cerca’s vision is to offer the system to healthcare providers around the world and revolutionise functional brain imaging; to make a real difference to those that suffer from debilitating neurological problems. We share a dream of contributing towards the treatment of a young child who instead of facing a life suffering with daily epileptic seizures, could live their life free from the condition. 

Description of the role: 
As a Junior Software Developer at Cerca, you will play an instrumental role in developing software to enable the control and data acquisition of our cutting-edge wearable OPM-MEG scanners. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team, working at the hardware-software interface, and is enthusiastic about writing software to medical-device standards. 

You will work as part of a dedicated engineering team under the guidance of Cerca’s Engineering Manager with support from the Software Engineering team, ensuring you receive mentorship and support while contributing to innovative solutions in neuroimaging technology. 

Key role focus areas: 
  • Contribute to the design, development and testing of software for our upcoming medical device  
  • Write clean, well-structured and well documented code.  
  • Work closely with hardware and systems engineers to integrate software with our cutting edge OPM-MEG systems 
  • Contribute to verification and validation activities including test development and execution 
  • Help write and maintain documentation ensuring developed software meets medical device regulations (e.g IEC 62304)  
  • Provide remote support to software deployed at customer sites 

Required skills & experience: 
  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) 
  • Experience programming in languages such as Object Pascal, Matlab, Python, LabVIEW, C, C++, C#  

Desirable (nice to have): 
  • Previous industry experience, particularly working in a Start Up or R&D environment. 
  • Prior experience working to, or an understanding and knowledge of medical device standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485) 

What you will bring to Cerca: 
  • Technical Skills: A solid foundation in software development, with an eagerness to learn and apply best practices for medical-device software.  
  • Attention to Detail: A commitment to writing clean, reliable, and well-documented code that meets regulatory standards.  
  • Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with engineers, scientists, and hardware specialists.  
  • Problem-Solving Ability: A proactive approach to tackling technical challenges and contributing creative solutions.  
  • Adaptability & Curiosity: Enthusiasm for working on a cutting-edge product in development, with a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.  
  • Quality & Compliance Awareness: Understanding (or willingness to learn) the importance of software development in a regulated environment. 

In line with the Equality Act 2010, Cerca understand and appreciates the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion, both in work and in life. We therefore actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, as we believe a more diverse team is a more successful team! We look forward to hearing from you. 

Benefits

- Annual leave entitlement plus public/bank holidays
- Workplace pension scheme with employer contribution
- Statutory sick pay in line with legislation
- Discretionary bonus scheme subject to company performance

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