# Software Engineer – Natural Language Search and AI Integration at EMBL

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- **Company:** EMBL (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/embl)
- **Location:** Hinxton, United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Software engineering, Python, Java, Lucene, SOLR, Elasticsearch, Natural language processing, Large language models, Conversational AI, Model Context Protocol, Bioinformatics, Metadata management, UX testing, API development, Technical communication
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-04-27
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-04-27
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/EMBL/job/Hinxton-Cambridgeshire/Software-Engineer---Natural-Language-Search-and-AI-Integration_JR3618 (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy prototype services that enable natural-language queries (NLQ) across EBI metadata and selected specialized searches (sequence, chemical, etc.).
- Implement MCP-based endpoints to expose search capabilities to AI agents and enable agent-driven workflows.
- Build a central NLQ entry point that integrates metadata search, specialized modalities, multilingual support, and text summarization.
- Integrate with search platforms (Lucene/SOLR, Elasticsearch) and ensure interoperability, scalability, and sustainability.
- Engage the user community: organise workshops, run surveys and UX testing, and iterate on requirements with researchers and curators.
- Collaborate with EMBL-EBI teams and external partners to deliver production-ready prototypes and documentation.

Requirements:
- University degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline.
- Strong software development experience (Python, Java, or similar) and familiarity with search technologies (Lucene/SOLR, Elasticsearch).
- Knowledge or experience with NLP, LLMs, conversational AI frameworks, and metadata indexing/search design.
- Experience with or willingness to adopt AI agent standards such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Demonstrated ability to work with scientific communities, run UX testing, and translate user needs into technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; interest in biological data resources is a plus.

## Responsibilities

You will design and deploy prototype services to enable natural language queries across EBI metadata and specialized search modalities. Additionally, you will implement MCP-based services to integrate search endpoints with modern AI agents while collaborating with technical teams and the user community.

## Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or a related field and possess strong software development experience. Proficiency in search technologies, AI agent standards like MCP, and the ability to translate user requirements into technical solutions are essential.

## FAQ

- **Is this Software Engineer – Natural Language Search and AI Integration role still open?** It was posted on 2026-04-27. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check EMBL's site before applying.
- **Does EMBL offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on EMBL's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Hinxton, United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Software engineering, Python, Java, Lucene, SOLR, Elasticsearch, Natural language processing, Large language models, Conversational AI, Model Context Protocol, Bioinformatics, Metadata management, UX testing, API development, Technical communication.

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