Python Software Developer (Tool Flow Development – AI Hardwa

microTECH Global Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment company is seeking a Python Software Developer to enhance software tool flows for next-generation AI hardware. This remote role requires you to develop and maintain automation frameworks while collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Candidates must have strong Python skills and relevant experience in hardware or related development. Onboarding requires a Day 1 visit to Cambridge or Bristol.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Python software development experience.
• Experience with automation or workflow software for hardware.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise Python-based tool flows.
• Build automation frameworks for data processing.
• Integrate tools with existing EDA environments.

Skills

Python software development

Automation tooling

CI/CD tools

Problem-solving

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Job description

Python Software Developer (Tool Flow Development – AI Hardware)

Contract: 6-month contract
Engagement: Inside IR35
Location: Remote (UK candidates only)
On-Site Requirement: Must attend Cambridge or Bristol site on Day 1 to meet the team and collect equipment
Start: ASAP

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Python Software Developer to support the development of software tool flows used in next-generation AI chip hardware design. You will work closely with hardware engineers, toolchain specialists, and cross-functional engineering teams to build, enhance, and maintain automation flows, data pipelines, and development tools that accelerate hardware development cycles.

This is a remote role with a mandatory Day 1 on-site visit for laptop collection and onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise Python-based tool flows supporting AI hardware and silicon development.
• Build robust automation frameworks for data processing, simulation, testing, and verification workflows.
• Integrate tools with existing EDA environments, internal build systems, and CI/CD frameworks.
• Collaborate with hardware designers and verification teams to understand workflow requirements and deliver effective software solutions.
• Troubleshoot toolchain issues and contribute to improving development efficiency across the hardware organisation.
• Produce high-quality, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong professional experience in Python software development (3+ years desirable).
• Demonstrable experience building automation, tooling, or workflow software for hardware, silicon, or embedded development.
• Familiarity with EDA tools, hardware design concepts, or related engineering workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, version control (Git), and code quality principles.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and ability to collaborate in cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI chip, accelerator, or SoC development environments.
• Knowledge of hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) or hardware verification flows.
• Experience with scripting languages beyond Python (e.g., Bash, Tcl).
• Background in high-performance computing or data pipeline automation.

Additional Requirements

• Must be based in the UK and eligible to work under an inside IR35 contract.
• Must be able to attend Cambridge or Bristol on Day 1 for equipment pickup and team introduction.