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Improbable • United Kingdom

Systems Engineer

Employment type:  Full time

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top 3 scores:
90%

Autonomy

87%

Location flexibility

86%

Hours flexibility

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Job Description

At Improbable, we’ve been venturing into unexplored territory for over a decade, seeking new ways to connect people and amplify their lives. We’re shaping virtual worlds of unprecedented scale for the gaming, web3, and related sectors, creating world-changing technology from Morpheus to M2. With us, you’ll tackle questions that no one else is asking and find answers that define the future.

We are growing an engineering team which specialises in deep technical problem spaces, from high performance computing to the application of AI. We work on a wide variety of projects for a range of businesses. Recent examples include Somnia, the world’s highest throughput EVM-based L1 blockchain, and work on Morpheus and related virtual events technology.

This team is looking to hire effective generalist engineers, who are able to learn, contribute, and innovate, in a wide variety of technical areas, often with a focus on lower level or distributed systems.

Your Opportunity:

  • Work directly on a wide variety of cutting edge technology in a broad spread of technical areas.

  • Develop innovative solutions to deep technical problems.

  • Build and operate high performance distributed systems.

  • Develop your skillset working on low-level performance sensitive systems.

Why You're Made For This:

  • A fast and effective learner, able to quickly become proficient in a new technical area.

  • An ability and interest in learning deep below the abstractions that you are using.

  • Some experience working on low-level technical problems, or building and operating distributed systems.

  • Professional software engineering experience in C++, Rust or C.

  • Ability to drive an outcome and unblock yourself and those around you with high productivity.

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This role is available as remote, hybrid or in-office. We have a great office space in Spitalfields in London but are equally happy if you'd prefer to work from home some, or all of the time. We are 'Flexa' certified, meaning our entire employee experience is anchored around flexibility and autonomy.

While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply.

About Us

Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process or would like to confidentially discuss the matter, then please do let us know in the Additional Information section of your application.

Life at Improbable

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

Company benefits

Work from anywhere scheme – up to 30 days working from abroad
Unlimited annual leave
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Dog friendly office
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks statutory maternity pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay
Shared parental leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Fertility treatment leave
Adoption leave
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced WFH tools
Teambuilding days
Open to part time work for some roles
Wellbeing allowance
Compassionate leave
Mental health platform access
Women’s health leave
Time off in-lieu
Optional unpaid leave
Carer’s leave
In office massages
In office yoga classes
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Meditation space
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Annual pay rises
Interest free loans
Share options
Equity packages
Sabbaticals
Volunteer days
Personal development budgets
Relocation packages
L&D budget
Employee discounts
Financial coaching
Employee assistance programme
Skilled worker visas
Charity donation scheme
Work from home budget
Travel loan

We asked employees of Improbable what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
87%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
86%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
77%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
76%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
84%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
90%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
58%
Employees feel like the diversity is ok and there are some efforts to improve
Inclusion
77%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
72%
Employees enjoy the working environment
Mission
69%
Employees feel quite excited about the company mission
Salary
72%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Improbable

Company employees

155

Currently Hiring Countries

United Kingdom

Office Locations

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