(Senior) Software Engineer
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Toshiba Europe Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The successful candidate will play a leading role in the design, implementation and maintenance of the software stack for our new quantum communication products. In this role, you will develop command and control software for our hardware (Linux environment), as well as building the networking stack and orchestration tooling for next-generation quantum networks.
You will join a dynamic organisation, working within a diverse team of engineers, with the ability to make a significant impact and playing a major role in the development of next-generation secure communication and networking products.
Responsibilities
- Architect, build and maintain command and control software to orchestrate hardware and implement quantum communication protocols
- Design, develop and maintain user-facing interfaces (e.g. REST APIs, CLI, GUI, SNMP etc)
- Build new quantum networking software for orchestration and monitoring of complex deployed network topologies
- Work closely within a multifunctional development team to test and debug systems
- Write technical design and test documentation
- Guide product development and overall systems architectures based on software engineering expertise, including participation in code reviews and mentoring other staff
- Excellent knowledge of Python and software engineering in a Linux environment
- Strong familiarity with cloud native software development practices containerisation, CI/CD, API development, DevOps, observability etc.
- Knowledge of multiple programming languages (e.g. TypeScript, Rust, Bash, etc.)
- Experience in cyber-security, cryptography (including post-quantum cryptography, PQC) and/or systems hardening
- Software engineering experience in the communications industry or familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN)
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills and pursue new knowledge, with a self-starter team-player mindset
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Toshiba Europe Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.