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# Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Robotics

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, Robot Operating System, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-software-engineer/ecm-selection-ltd-job107881261

## About the Role

* Demonstrable relevant experience as a robotics engineer working on commercial software ideally in C#. Additional experience with C++ or Python would be desirable. Any experience with ROS would be beneficial.
 * Hands-on experience must include working closely with hardware and testing software on physical machines.
 * Team player - must have good communication skills and able to work with other stakeholders.

Expectation is that you have a computer science, electronics or physics degree, but moreover enjoy solving hard technical problems.
Due to the nature of projects, the role is based fully onsite (note public transport is limited). On offer is a competitive salary and share options. No company sponsorship is available.

Keywords: C#, Hardware, Robotics, ROS, Python / C++, Testing, Senior / Project Lead, AgriTech

## Description

As a senior engineer, you'll take a lead on some projects whilst contribute within the team on others. You'll work closely with their Product Owner as well as other key stakeholders. You'll be comfortable as an individual contributor writing code, as well as testing robots within their working conditions. You may have to investigate data logs and user feedback, whilst delivering changes for production. Work will be varied, and challenges are tackled as a team.


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