Software Engineer, Raspberry Pi Foundation
£40-46k
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Charity helping young people learn computing and digital making
Be an early applicant
Charity helping young people learn computing and digital making
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
£40-46k
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To put the power of computing and digital making into the hands of people all over the world.
Role
Who you are
- We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here
- We also welcome applicants from non-traditional backgrounds, such as those returning to work, leaving military service, or having recently changed careers
- Demonstrable experience of working as a professional Software Engineer with a focus on web technologies; or having work experience in a different field and looking to transition into Software Engineering through completion of a degree, bootcamp, or similar
- A proactive, pragmatic, and supportive attitude along with being happy to provide and receive constructive feedback
- Experience with a high-level language such as Ruby, JavaScript, or Python along with a database system (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- A product mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture
- Interpersonal skills (verbal and written communications), with a collaborative approach to work effectively as part of a cross-disciplinary team
- An interest in education, especially around computer science, physical computing, and digital making
- Knowledge of managing infrastructure on platforms such as Heroku, Cloudflare, and AWS
What the job involves
- The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies
- Our digital products and services are used by millions of people all over the world, providing high-quality learning experiences, online and for free, that engage and inspire young people to explore computing and digital making inside and outside of school
- We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team
- You’ll be working on creating educational experiences for young people and educators, helping bring products to life such as our projects site, our Code Club platform or create online experiences for Astro Pi and Coolest Projects
- You’ll need to have good programming and technical skills, an appetite to learn what you don’t know, and a commitment to make a difference for our users
- You’ll work within a supportive, collaborative, and agile team of Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Product Designers, and fellow Software Engineers
- Together, you will create a variety of digital products and services that support volunteers, educators, and learners
- This is your chance to create products that have a real and positive impact on hundreds of thousands of young people across the world
- We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers
- We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work
- If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team
- Build products, platforms, and services across the Raspberry Pi Foundation, with the goal to create valuable learning experiences
- Collaboratively deliver high-quality working software with measurable impact
- Write elegant and secure code, following a test-driven approach
- Work with Software Engineers and Engineering Managers to improve processes and code quality across our products
- Help to plan the development of our products through technical analysis and evaluation of architectural needs
Application process
- Closing date: 1st of June 2026, 9.00am GMT
- Phone screen: From application opening
- First-round interview: Week commencing 8th June 2026
- Second-round interview: Week commencing 15th June 2026
- As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter
- Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager
- A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager
- The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have
- We normally have two interviews, which may take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague
- You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions
- If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@raspberrypi.org
Our take
Raspberry Pi includes the Raspberry Pi Foundation, which is a UK-based charity aiming to help young people acquire computing skills, and Raspberry Pi Ltd, which sells low-cost boards and ancillary equipment.
The company's business model involves selling low-cost single-board computers and donating all the profits to its foundation. The foundation's activity consists of collaborating with schools to provide students with the opportunity to learn programming skills using its credit-card-sized computer, while also providing training for teachers
The Single Board Computer (SBC) Market size was valued at over $1 billion in 2020. In an attempt to increase its market share, the company raised $45 million in 2021, which was invested in developing its production capacity and expanding its product line of Pi microprocessors. Off the back of two rounds of growth equity funding in 2023, the company succeeded in an IPO in 2024 and saw a boom in shares in 2026. It now aspires to see its little computer being used by kids all over the world in their journey to learn programming.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2024
$50m
GRANT
Mar 2024
$10m
GRANT
Total funding: $61m
Company benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Retirement contribution
- Private medical cover
- Family leave policy
- Commitment to flexible working
- Wellbeing programme (Subscription to Headspace, weekly yoga and a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme)
- Life insurance
- Continued learning and development
Company HQ
Cambridge, UK
Leadership
Eben Upton
(Founder & CEO)Previously Software Engineer at IBM for 10 months, Founder and CTO at Ideaworks3D for 2 years, Visiting Researcher at Intel Corporation for 7 months and Director of Studies in Computer Science at St John's College - Cambridge for 3 years.
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