Robotics Software Design Engineer - Cambridge
Redline Group
Cambridge, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 65KJob location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Agile Methodologies
C++
Cloud Computing
Databases
Data Systems
Database Design
Linux
PostgreSQL
Software Engineering
Robot Operating System
Data Ingestion
Information Technology
Cloud Integration
C++14
Data Pipelines
Job description
- As a Robotics Software Design Engineer - C++/PostgreSQL, your main responsibilities will include:
- Developing and optimizing C++ code to acquire, report, and aggregate data in real-time on constrained robotics hardware platforms.
- Taking full ownership of the data pipeline from the robot to cloud PostgreSQL databases.
- Defining and implementing strategies for data ingestion and analysis, including decisions on how, when, and where data is stored and transferred.
- Designing and maintaining the cloud interface for the robotic data system.
- Collaborating with robotics, electronics, and software teams in an Agile environment.
Technologies:
- Cloud
- Hardware
- Linux
- PostgreSQL
- Robotics
- C++
Requirements
- We are looking for candidates who have the following qualifications:
- A degree or master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in modern C++ development (C++14 or later).
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including database design, optimization, and cloud integration.
- Solid experience with Linux (essential).
- Experience with ROS1 and/or ROS2 (Robot Operating System) is highly desirable.
Benefits & conditions
This position is based in Cambridge, UK, and is part of an innovative 'tech for good' start-up. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with excellent career growth opportunities and profit share options. If you are an experienced Software Engineer keen to join one of the UK's leading hubs for robotics and technology innovation, we encourage you to apply.