Graduate Software Engineer

About us

KAIKAKU.AI LIMITED is a small business in London. We are professional, agile, agile and our goal is to At KAIKAKU we're setting out to revolutionise the Food and Beverage industry through the use of robotics and automation. We develop in house robots and software to deploy and test in our own restaurant, Common Room..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Casual work attire
• Lively atmosphere
• Regular social events

KAIKAKU:At KAIKAKU, we develop in-house robotics and automation solutions for the Food and Beverage sector. We do this through our own restaurant, Common Room. We are a VC backed startup, having raised $1.8m in just over 10 months. All of our robotics hardware and software has been designed and built in-house, and you could be a part of the next stage of our development.Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our in-house and open source software applications. You will work with a dynamic team of Software Engineers as well as Mechatronics, Robotics, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineers to develop a vast variety of software. This role involves working with a large range of languages, technologies, and project types, ensuring the delivery of scalable, robust, and efficient solutions tailored to the specific needs of interdisciplinary engineering projects.
Duties:
- Design, develop, and implement software applications using programming languages and frameworks such as Python, TypeScript, React Native, React, C++, etc.
- Collaborate with our restaurant to develop software to benefit the efficiency of operations, such as inventory tracking, customer facing apps, and data analysis tools.
- Work with the robotics hardware team to support them with the design and writing of automation software.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Conduct thorough testing of software applications.
- Collaborate with other engineers.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Crucially, be comfortable to work in a genuinely fast paced environment, handling multiple responsibilities in different areas of software.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, React / React Native, and C++ (or similar).
- Strong knowledge of software development principles and methodologies.
- Experience working with APIs and integrating third-party libraries.
- Familiarity with database concepts such as SQL, NoSQL, database design, etc.
- Knowledge of the Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (specifically Azure).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's (Master's preferred) degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Impressive personal projects, or a desire to undertake work outside of your job/degree.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
We offer competitive compensation packages including:
- A competitive salary (open to negotiation)
- Private medical insurance
- Employer matched pension contributions
- Free lunches at Common Room daily, as well as a snack budget

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 15/09/2024