Software Engineer

Forward Deployed Software Engineer AI & Robotics

London (On-site) | Up to 120k + equity + 7% employer pension

Free meals | Private health & dental | High-growth AI startup

The Opportunity

Join a mission-driven AI company building the software that powers the next generation of autonomous systems and robotics.

Youll work hands-on with customers to deploy and integrate advanced AI into complex real-world environments, from defence to autonomous operations. Expect high ownership, technical depth, and direct impact from day one.

What Youll Do

  • Deploy and integrate AI and robotics software in customer environments
  • Collaborate across AI, robotics, and systems teams to deliver scalable solutions
  • Write production-grade code in Python, C++ or Java , plus React/TypeScript for tooling
  • Gather user feedback and shape the direction of the product
  • Travel occasionally to customer sites across the UK and internationally

What Were Looking For

  • Strong coding skills (Python, C++, or Java)
  • Frontend experience (React, TypeScript)
  • Excellent communicator, comfortable working directly with users
  • Interest in AI, robotics, or embedded systems
  • Excited to work on-site and in fast-moving technical environments

Why Join

  • High-growth AI startup with real-world deployed products
  • World-class engineering team (ex-Palantir, Microsoft, defence tech)
  • Engineering-led culture with strong autonomy and ownership
  • Work on technology that directly shapes the future of autonomy

If this sounds interesting, apply now!

Company
Understanding Recruitment
Location
City of London, Greater London, UK
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
Company
Understanding Recruitment
Location
City of London, Greater London, UK
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted