Life at FocalPoint
Join our team of trailblazers turning world class technical research into world-changing products.
View open rolesSolving the accuracy and energy efficiency problems for today's sports wearables.
Our culture and values are based around excellence, integrity and a pioneering mindset.
We’re looking for software engineers, GNSS experts, machine learning specialists and entrepreneurial business builders to join our team creating the next generation of positioning solutions.
Our current vacancies
Explore and apply
Explore some of our current vacancies on our careers portal
GNSS Research Scientist
Technology | Cambridge (Hybrid)
Senior/Principal GNSS Engineer
Technology | Hybrid role
Speculative application
Interested in working with us but there are no current openings in your area? We’d still love to see your CV and stay in touch for the future.
Our impact
Work on challenges that will change the world
We develop new technologies that improve the performance of any mobile device, giving them 10x improvements in sensitivity, accuracy and integrity in positioning.
Wearables
Smartphones
Enabling high accuracy navigation, positioning and next generation location services in cities
Automotive
Enabling lane-level accuracy in difficult environments, for safety and autonomy
Cyber-security
Anti-spoofing capabilities for any device that moves
Our expertise
Our teams
Our focused teams bring together deep expertise across disciplines and industries, searching for novel ideas that transform ground-breaking research into real-world impact.
Technology
Our team expertise includes
- GNSS
- Inertial Navigation
- Machine Learning
- Software Engineering
- Android
Customer Experience & Support
Our team expertise includes
- Field Application Engineering
- Customer integration support
- Technology transfer
Sales & Marketing
Our team expertise includes
- Business Development
- Brand strategy
- Growth hacking
- Social media and comms
People & Operations
Our team expertise includes
- HR
- Finance
- Admin
Our values
The principles we work to
Our technologies will transform products and services that touch the lives of almost every person on the planet. We know that the impact we will have is immense, we’re laser-focused on achieving it.
Work with integrity
We are ethical, trustworthy, and rigorous in our commitment to fact, not hype.
Set the standards that others will follow
We strive to always be the best, we want to change the world for the better.
Professional development and opportunity
Empower people to make decisions and grow professionally.
Be trailblazers
Our research, technology and products redefine the state of the art of positioning systems.
Engage and support
Create an environment where great work and collaboration take place.
Let's work together
Our people
Diversity and inclusion
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, that’s why we've built on culture on investing in and growing every individual. We aim to attract diverse talent, ensure fairness and equity in all that we do and create an environment where everyone can grow and achieve their potential.
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10 nationalities
33% female workforce
13.6% Ethnic minority
Partners in diversity
Our recent awards
Recognising the talent in our team
Our teams have received recognition from across the globe for their groundbreaking work.
Proud members of the ACCU
We care about craft, sharing knowledge, learning, and seeking Professionalism in Programming
Our application process
What to expect
We believe interviewing works both ways – a chance for you to find out about FocalPoint and the role, and for us to find out about you and your skills and experience. Our recruitment process is transparent and relaxed. We look forward to speaking with you.
Submission
If you are interested in one of our advertised roles or want to send a speculative application, please send us an up-to-date CV with an optional covering letter.
Review
Our People Team will initially review your application and assess your skill, knowledge and experience. From here, we liaise with the relevant line manager to discuss next steps.
Interview
We like to keep our processes fairly simple and informal. Some interviews are task-based, others are conversational.
Feedback or offer
If you are offered a role with FocalPoint - awesome! If not, we will always ensure to provide you with constructive feedback.
Our perks
Discover the benefits
Workplace pension
We offer a 401(k) contribution in the US and 8% matched pension contribution in the UK
Healthcare
We offer Vitality Healthcare in the UK and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield in the US
Professional memberships & career development
We cover the cost of a variety of memberships, training and conference attendance.
Refer a friend scheme
One-off payment up to £5000 / $6500 depending on seniority of the role
Holidays & leave
25 days annual leave and bank holidays on top. Our Cambridge, Bristol and US hubs are closed over Christmas break.
Additional holiday days
3x extra days holiday up to a maximum of 10 additional days, each year after 3 years.
Share Scheme
Employees may be eligible depending on a number of factors throughout the duration of your employment.
Monthly staff socials
From eating out, board game evenings and golf ... these are just a few examples.
Hybrid working approach
Whether you want a permanent desk or mixture or both hub/remote, the choice is yours.
What insiders have said
Glassdoor reviews
100% Recommend to a Friend
100% Approve of CEO
16/January/2021
"Good company to work for"
12/January/2021
"Nice company with great culture"
08/January/2021
"Mind blowingly clever team"
05/October/2020
"Great company"
08/October/2020
"Excellent workplace"
08/January/2021
"Great technology, lots of potential, exciting environment"
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