Senior Robotics Engineer

A pioneering London-based robotics company is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to help design, build, and scale the next generation of robotic arm devices for both domestic and commercial environments. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-moving, product-driven team building real robots that operate in real homes, workplaces, and service environments.

If you want to work on robotics that actually ships, not just lab demos, this is the role.

You will take a senior, hands-on position in the development of advanced robotic arm systems — from motion planning and control to perception-driven manipulation. You’ll work closely with mechanical, software, and AI teams to deliver robust, safe, and intelligent robotic behaviours.

This is a role for someone who thrives in high-autonomy environments and wants to see their work deployed in real-world products.

• Lead development of robotic arm control systems, including kinematics, dynamics, and trajectory planning
• Build and optimise manipulation algorithms for grasping, handling, and interaction tasks
• Integrate perception systems (vision, depth, tactile) with manipulation pipelines
• Work on motion planning, collision avoidance, and safe operation in human-centric environments
• Collaborate with mechanical and embedded teams to refine hardware–software integration
• Contribute to architecture, design reviews, and long-term technical strategy
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape engineering best practices

• Strong experience in robotic arm systems, manipulation, or industrial robotics
• Deep knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and motion planning
• Proficiency with C++ and/or Python in robotics contexts
• Experience with ROS/ROS2, real-time systems, or embedded control
• Hands-on experience integrating hardware, sensors, and actuators
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, product-focused environment
• A passion for building robots that operate safely and reliably around people

• Experience with domestic robotics, service robots, or human–robot interaction
• Background in machine learning for manipulation or perception
• Familiarity with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Mujoco)
• Knowledge of safety standards for commercial robotic systems

• Work on real robots used in homes, workplaces, and commercial environments
• Join a company at the forefront of next-generation domestic and service robotics
• High autonomy, high impact, and the chance to shape core product capabilities
• Collaborative, engineering-led culture with rapid decision-making
• Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities