Robotics Software Engineer

Mutable Tactics
Cambridge, UK
29 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£35,000.0 - £80,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision C++ (Programming Language) Computer Programming Continuous Integration Linux Middleware Firmware Python (Programming Language) Robotic Automation Software Sensor Fusion Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
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Scripting Robot Operating System Serial Peripheral Interface Git TensorRT Unreal Engine Virtual Agents Docker

Job description

Join our innovative team as a Robotics Software Engineer and be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge robotic systems that transform industries. We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join our team to help us

  • develop core algorithms for next generation of autonomous systems and AI-enabled decision making
  • build and deliver a production ready squad management system
  • integrate our tech with partner companies systems, sensors and drones, and attend trials and demos
  • mentor junior team members

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have prior expertise in developing autonomous systems technologies and will support us in delivering state-of-the-art autonomy technology.

  • Holds an MSc or higher in robotics, autonomous systems, AI/ML or related field
  • 3+ years proven experience with robotics or autonomous systems
  • 4+ years C++ software development experience, with knowledge of the whole engineering lifecycle
  • Experience developing algorithms and technologies in one or more of the following
  • autononmous decision making, e.g. behaviour trees, classical planning, RL or Agentic AI
  • computer vision, SLAM, sensor fusion and world modelling
  • autonomous fleet management
  • control systems and mobile robotics

Desirable

Experience of the following

  • working with edge compute
  • integrating sensors and actuators
  • standard Robotics frameworks and middleware
  • AI toolsets

Desirable Technical Skills

  • Robotics Frameworks: ROS/ROS2, Nav2, MoveIt, Ardupilot, PX4, OMPL, PCL, Zenoh
  • Embedded Systems: Arduplilot and PX4 firmware, MAVLink, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN
  • Edge: RPi, Jetson, Qualcomm (QRB5), TensorRT
  • Simulation: Gazebo, IsFoxglove Studio, RViz2, IsaacSim, UnReal Engine (AirSim)
  • Programming & Tools: C++, Python, Git, Docker/Podman, CI/CD, Linux, Claude/Codex/Gemini/Kiro

ML specific skills

  • Stochastic processes, behavior trees, FSMs, MDPs
  • Learning: RL, Bayesian networks
  • Scripting languages: PDDL, RDDL

Benefits & conditions

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Private medical insurance

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