
Secondmind helps automotive engineers discover validated system designs and calibrations with fewer simulations using data-efficient machine learning. Its cloud-native B2B SaaS platform, powered by Secondmind Active Learning and AI models, automates experiments and integrates with engineering simulation workflows to reduce calibration time and simulation costs. The solution combines algorithmic recommendations with human expertise to provide transparent, augmented intelligence for complex system design. Secondmind targets automotive manufacturers and suppliers aiming to accelerate electrification and systems engineering at scale.

Secondmind helps automotive engineers discover validated system designs and calibrations with fewer simulations using data-efficient machine learning. Its cloud-native B2B SaaS platform, powered by Secondmind Active Learning and AI models, automates experiments and integrates with engineering simulation workflows to reduce calibration time and simulation costs. The solution combines algorithmic recommendations with human expertise to provide transparent, augmented intelligence for complex system design. Secondmind targets automotive manufacturers and suppliers aiming to accelerate electrification and systems engineering at scale.
Headquarters / Founded: Cambridge, UK; founded 2016
Product: Cloud-native ML SaaS for automotive design optimization (Secondmind Active Learning)
Customers / Market: Automotive OEMs and suppliers
Latest disclosed funding: $16M venture round (Nov 27–28, 2023)
Design space exploration, calibration and simulation reduction for automotive systems engineering.
2016
Software Development
$16,000,000
Announced Nov 27–28, 2023; Mazda joined existing investors including Amadeus Capital Partners, Atlantic Bridge and Cambridge Innovation Capital.
“Backed by multiple venture investors including Amadeus Capital Partners, Atlantic Bridge and Cambridge Innovation Capital; strategic investor Mazda participated in 2023 round.”
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Secondmind is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair, equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. We actively champion applications from all backgrounds because we believe the best work happens when people can bring their authentic, original, and best selves to the team. If you require accommodation or assistance throughout the interview process due to a disability, please contact hr@secondmind.ai we are happy to help.
About Secondmind
Secondmind builds data-efficient engineering AI software that helps teams make better design and performance optimisation decisions faster. Our product reduces simulation and testing requirements without compromising quality, accelerating development and enabling more sustainable.
Our positive working culture is founded on a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and innovation. We foster open communication and cross-functional collaboration, enabling diverse teams to work together to solve complex challenges. Our flexible workplace plan ensures a healthy work-life balance, accommodating various working styles and personal needs, whether through remote work options or adaptable schedules.
We also prioritize personal and professional growth by offering development opportunities, including training and mentorship. This nurturing environment empowers our employees to thrive, continuously learn, and contribute meaningfully to our mission of advancing system design and calibration with our data-efficient machine learning solutions.
Founded in 2016 and supported by investors such as Mazda Motor Corporation, Amadeus Capital, Atlantic Bridge and Cambridge Innovation Capital, Secondmind was recently recognized with the Automotive Testing Technology International 'Alternative Powertrain Test Innovation of the Year Award 2024'; selected for the Tech Nation Future Fifty scale-up program, and named by Bloomberg as one of the UK’s 25 Startups to Watch 2024.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Secondmind Labs consists of researchers that explore innovative ideas that can improve the state of the art in Probabilistic modelling, active learning and related fields, and tackle real-world challenging problems.
We work in highly collaborative research teams, developing algorithms that are theoretically rigorous, yet scalable to domains of real-world complexity, with the aim of solving our customers’ challenges, as well as publishing papers at leading machine learning conferences. In the past four years our team has published over 75 papers and filed 10 patents (check our papers on our website).
Key responsibilities
What skills, experience, and qualifications do you need to succeed in this role?
From fresh PhD graduates to experienced team leads, we are open to applicants at all levels.
What we primarily look for is a good fit with the team, a researcher that we can easily see collaborating with and that will enrich our collective knowledge.
Essential skills and experience:
In addition, the following would be an advantage:
Our culture - What we can offer you
We offer a working environment that is inclusive, stimulates innovation and continuous learning, and that thrives on growth and change.
Our culture is underpinned by our values; they are what we stand for, part of our DNA. They help us to attract and retain the right talent and customers, help us make the right decisions and clarify how we should all behave and treat one another, they are:
We also offer a number of benefits including:
We are an equal opportunities employer, and aim to ensure all candidates are treated equally and fairly through the application process and beyond. We actively encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds, and encourage our people to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work. If you require assistance or an accommodation through the interview process due to a disability, to apply for one of our roles, please contact hr@secondmind.ai.
Contact
If you have any questions on the specifics of this role, please contact victor@secondmind.ai