Cambridge Jobs
Cambridge is the UK's biotech and deep-tech capital. Browse live listings across pharma, tech, research, and more — and let Autoply apply to hundreds of roles overnight.
Jobs in Cambridge by sector
Salary ranges reflect 25th–75th percentile for Cambridge-based roles.
Biotech & Pharma
Research Scientist, Clinical Trial Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Lab Technician
£30,000–£90,000
AstraZeneca, Abcam, Illumina. Cambridge Biomedical Campus is Europe's largest.
Tech & Semiconductors
Software Engineer, Chip Designer, ML Engineer, Product Manager
£40,000–£100,000
ARM, Darktrace, Qualcomm, Raspberry Pi. Silicon Fen is the UK's answer to Silicon Valley.
University & Research
Research Fellow, Postdoc, Lecturer, Lab Manager, Admin
£28,000–£70,000
University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin. World-leading research across all disciplines.
Professional Services
Patent Attorney, IP Lawyer, Management Consultant, Accountant
£30,000–£75,000
Specialist IP and patent firms serving the biotech and tech clusters.
Healthcare
NHS Clinical, Nursing, Medical Research, Health Tech
£25,000–£65,000
Addenbrooke's Hospital, Royal Papworth. Major teaching hospital and research centre.
Clean Energy & Climate
Energy Analyst, Sustainability Consultant, Environmental Scientist
£28,000–£60,000
Growing cluster of clean-tech and climate startups backed by university research.
Cambridge job areas
Where the major employers are based and how to get there.
| Area | Sector focus | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Science Park | Biotech, tech, R&D labs | Guided busway, 10 min from station |
| Cambridge Biomedical Campus | Pharma, clinical research, healthcare | South of city centre, bus/cycle routes |
| City Centre | University, professional services, retail | Cambridge station, cycling distance |
| St John's Innovation Centre | Tech startups, spin-outs, incubators | North Cambridge, near Science Park |
| Granta Park / Babraham | Biotech, pharma labs, research institutes | South of city, 15 min drive, shuttle buses |
Getting a job in Cambridge — what actually works
Cambridge is a specialist market. Most high-paying roles require domain expertise — in life sciences, semiconductors, or research. Generalist business roles exist but competition is fierce because Cambridge is a small city with high demand. Tailor your CV heavily to the specific niche you're targeting.
The university ecosystem creates unique opportunities. Spin-out companies, research grants, and academic roles are a huge part of the Cambridge job market. If you have a PhD or deep technical background, Cambridge offers more opportunities per capita than anywhere else in the UK.
Volume matters even here. Popular roles at AstraZeneca or ARM can attract 200+ applications. Autoply applies overnight to match that volume, reaching the hiring manager directly with a tailored CV for each role.
Cambridge vs London — which is better for your career?
If you're in biotech, pharma, semiconductors, or academic research, Cambridge often beats London. The cluster effect means more relevant opportunities, better networking, and higher domain-specific salaries. London wins for generalist roles, finance, and media. Many people commute between the two — the train is under an hour.
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