Robotics Software Developer

Robotics Software Engineer – Contract – Onsite London

We are supporting an innovative engineering organisation developing advanced robotics systems within a real-world manufacturing environment.

This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled team at a critical stage, helping prepare an existing system for deployment.

This is a hands-on role focused on improving system reliability, developing new features, and ensuring performance in real-world conditions. You’ll work across the software stack alongside mechanical and software engineers, contributing wherever priorities require.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Commercial experience in robotics software development
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Experience working with physical robotic system s (not purely simulation)
• Experience working within existing codebases and complex systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage edge cases
• Ability to contribute quickly with minimal onboarding
• Comfortable working onsite full-time

Desirable:

• Experience with ROS / ROS2
• PLC programming
• ABB robotics
• Computer vision in robotics (calibration, integration)
• Experience with embedded systems (e.g. Jetson)
• NVIDIA robotics stack / Isaac Sim
• Linux systems (Docker, networking, device drivers)

Additional Information:

• Location: London (Hybrid/on-site preferred)
• Competitive rate, dependent on experience