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Software Safety Engineer

scarletUK - London OfficeAssessment
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Salary
£75K – £85K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 4+ yrs
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in the London office, this full-time Software Safety Engineer role at Scarlet involves assessing medical device software and technical documentation. It suits a professional with a computer science degree and a background in safety-critical software development.

Role Overview

Scarlet seeks a Software Safety Engineer for its London office. The position focuses on reviewing software lifecycle processes and technical documentation for medical device software using AI-assisted workflows. The selected candidate will identify software risks and evidence gaps to support rigorous certification decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Assess software lifecycle processes and technical documentation submitted by customers.
Screen and action regulatory insights from recent research, standards, and guidance.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and applied machine learning teams to enhance internal systems.
Partner with the market access team to expand responsibilities into new jurisdictions and certifications.
Create content explaining complex regulatory topics to customers and prospects.
Provide regulatory insights directly to prospects and customers.

Requirements

Hold a degree in computer science or a related discipline.
Bring four or more years of experience in medical device or safety-critical product manufacturing, auditing, or research.
Possess at least two years of experience developing safety-critical software.
Demonstrate practical experience with software development lifecycle processes, verification and validation testing, configuration management, and cybersecurity.
Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

Knowledge or training in medical device software standards and guidance, including IEC 62304 and IEC 81001-5-1.
Practical experience with generative AI technologies such as LLMs, embeddings, RAG, fine-tuning, and evaluation or monitoring.

Skills and Tools

Generative AI
LLMs
Embeddings
RAG
Fine-tuning
Evaluation and monitoring
Software development lifecycle processes
Software verification and validation testing
Software configuration management
Cybersecurity

Salary and Benefits

Salary ranging from £75K to £85K.
Equity offers included.

About the Company

Scarlet is authorized to assess and certify medical devices, combining clinical, technical, and regulatory expertise with AI agents and software. The company helps ambitious technology companies accelerate certification timelines for AI-enabled medical devices.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Scarlet careers page.

Skills and tech stack

LLMsEmbeddingsRAGFine-tuningGenerative AIMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Software Safety Engineer role?

The position is based in the London office.

What is the salary and compensation structure?

The salary is between £75K and £85K, and the position includes offers of equity.

What education is required for this role?

A degree in computer science or a related discipline is required.

How many years of experience are needed?

Candidates need four or more years of experience in medical device or safety-critical product manufacturing, auditing, or research, which must include at least two years of experience developing safety-critical software.

What does the interview process involve?

The interview process includes an intro call with Hann, an interview with a Software Safety Engineer, a technical task and interview with Hann, culture and values interviews with Sandy, James, and Jamie, followed by referencing and an offer.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official scarlet careers page.

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