Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
- Developing and implementing high level autonomous behaviours for unmanned vehicles
- Designing and optimising algorithms for obstacle avoidance, path planning and mission level autonomy
- Working extensively with ROS2, DDS and Linux-based systems to build robust autonomy software
- Collaborating with perception, navigation and hardware engineers to integrate autonomy solutions
- Writing clean, maintainable and well-documented code in C++ and Python
- Testing and validating autonomy software in both simulation and real world environments
- Taking ownership of assigned work packages, tracking progress and raising risks or blockers
- Balancing R&D experimentation with production quality software delivery and optimisation
Technologies:
- AI
- Cloud
- Docker
- Embedded
- Hardware
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Python
- ROS
- Robotics
- Sensor Fusion
- Unreal
- GameDev
- C++
- Support
- Security
Requirements
- Strong, hands on experience with C++ and Python
- A good understanding of autonomous systems (motion planning, state estimation, behaviour-based control, etc.)
- Experience working in Linux environments, including debugging and performance tuning
- Knowledge of real time systems, distributed computing and middleware communication
- Experience developing and deploying software in both R&D and production environments
- A practical, problem solving mindset with the ability to iterate and improve autonomy algorithms
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with ROS / ROS2 and/or DDS (nice to have)
- Exposure to sensor fusion (LiDAR, RADAR, cameras, IMUs) (nice to have)
- Awareness of deep learning based perception approaches (nice to have)
- Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, CARLA or Unreal Engine (nice to have)
- Familiarity with real-time or embedded systems (nice to have)
- Experience with cloud robotics, Docker and/or Kubernetes (nice to have)
- Knowledge of PX4 and MAVLink (nice to have)
- Background in defence, aerospace or maritime autonomy (nice to have)
Benefits & conditions
At Kraken Works Limited, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy to help develop and deliver high-level autonomy capabilities across our fleet of autonomous vehicles. This hands-on, R&D focused role involves working on vessel guidance, mission frameworks, and other advanced autonomy features, including modern AI techniques. Our team values curiosity and thoughtful engineering, providing an environment where you can explore new ideas or deliver robust production systems. We offer competitive benefits, including 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and a workplace committed to equal opportunities. Our location in Fareham, PO15 5RT, supports a collaborative atmosphere, and we look forward to welcoming talent eager to tackle real autonomy challenges.
