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# Robotics Software Engineer

- **Company:** ZENOVO LTD
- **Location:** Warrington, UK
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Document Management Systems, Linux on Embedded Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, Motion Planning, Robotic Automation Software, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Robot Operating System, Real Time Systems, Mobile Robots, Delivery Pipeline, Lidar
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/robotics-software-engineer/57138463

## About the Role

* Degree qualified in Robotics, Computer Scient, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
 * Experienced in programming in C++ and/or Python
 * Strong background with ROS2
 * Hands-on experience with LiDAR and IMU sensor fusion
 * Understanding of path planning and motion control
 * Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms
 * Knowledge of robot kinematics including forward and inverse
 * LiDAR data processing and cloud point library experience such as PCL, Open3D
 * Familiarity with intrinsic and extrinsic sensor calibration
 * Experienced with embedded communication protocols including UART, Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN

Desirable:

 * Experience with autonomous mobile robots, AMRs, AGVs, drones, or robotic manipulators
 * Familiar with SLAM, localization, mapping, navigation stacks
 * Understanding of simulation and visualisation tools Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Rviz
 * Knowledge of real-time systems and embedded Linux
 * Experience with GPU-based platforms
 * Understanding of control algorithms PID, MPC, Pure Pursuit, Stanley Controller

## Description

We're partnering with an innovative engineering organisation developing next-generation autonomous robotic systems seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join its growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics projects, developing software for autonomous platforms from prototype through to production. You will collaborate closely with software, hardware, mechanical, and AI engineers to deliver robust, real-world solutions.

About the Role:

 * Design, develop, and maintain robotics software using ROS2
 * Implement sensor fusion algorithms using LiDAR, IMU, and other onboard sensors.
 * Develop path planning and path tracking algorithms.
 * Optimise and test robotics applications on NVIDIA Jetson boards
 * Intrinsic and extrinsic calibration of sensors, cameras, IMUs, and other perception hardware
 * Develop and maintain LiDAR processing pipelines, including filtering, segmentation, obstacle detection, point cloud processing
 * Implement forward and inverse kinematics for robotic platforms and manipulators
 * Debug embedded communication interfaces including UART, Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to bring robotic systems from prototype to production
 * Test, debug, and validate robotics software in simulation and on real hardware
 * Document system architecture, calibration procedures, test results, and deployment workflows


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