About this role
Salary: £80,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: 5+ years of commercial experience in robotics software engineering or a closely related technical disciplineStrong programming ability in C++ and/or Python, with experience developing software for complex engineering applicationsPractical knowledge of robotics algorithms, particularly perception, SLAM, autonomous navigation, motion planning or control systemsExperience working with ROS or ROS2 in robotic software development environmentsFamiliarity with real-time software development and robotics simulation tools such as Gazebo or NVIDIA Isaac SimUnderstanding of robotics principles, including kinematics, dynamics, sensor integration and sensor fusionExperience contributing to or leading technically demanding software projects from development through deliveryAbility to work effectively across different technical disciplinesComfortable taking ownership of challenging technical problems and finding practical solutionsAbility to understand how software components affect the performance and reliability of an entire robotic systemStrong communication skills, a collaborative approach and confidence influencing technical decisionsGenuine interest in robotics, automation and intelligent systems Responsibilities: Design and build robotics software for autonomous navigation, environmental awareness, movement and controlTake projects from initial concepts and proof-of-concept development through simulation, testing and deploymentDevelop efficient, maintainable software for complex robotic applicationsWork with hardware, electronics and mechanical engineering teams to integrate software with physical systemsImprove software reliability, performance and maintainability through structured testing, peer reviews and engineering best practicesProvide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and support their professional developmentContribute to software architecture decisions, technology planning and wider engineering strategyInvestigate technologies, development tools and approaches that could improve robotic systems Technologies: HardwareSupportLESSPythonROSRoboticsSensor FusionC++ More:
We are an innovative technology business with a growing engineering team, seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to help shape the future of intelligent automation. Based in Oxfordshire, the role offers a salary of £80,000–£100,000 and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects developing advanced robotic platforms and autonomous systems. You will collaborate with specialists across software, electronics and mechanical engineering, contribute throughout the software development lifecycle and influence the technical direction of future projects.
last updated 42 week of 2026