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# Staff Control Software Engineer

- **Company:** ReeVR
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Linux, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, System Software
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/staff-control/reevr-job108072684

## About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Control Software Engineer with strong experience developing control software for complex robotic systems.

You should have:

 * Significant commercial experience in robotics control software.
 * Strong hands-on C experience.
 * Strong Python skills.
 * Experience with real-time control systems.
 * Experience with ROS2, real-time Linux and/or an RTOS.
 * Experience taking algorithms from research/prototype into production.
 * Experience with robotics simulation and HIL testing.
 * Experience validating software on physical robots.
 * Experience contributing to software architecture.
 * Understanding of automated testing, CI/CD and software releases.
 * Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring.

## Description

We are looking for a Lead Control Software Engineer to develop the real-time software responsible for controlling the movement and behaviour of these robotic systems.

This is a highly hands-on role combining robotics control, software development and technical leadership.
Key Skills

 * C
 * Python
 * Robotics control systems
 * Real-time control
 * ROS2
 * Real-time Linux and/or RTOS
 * Robotics simulation
 * HIL testing
 * Physical robot validation
 * Software architecture
 * Automated testing
 * CI/CD, As a Lead Control Software Engineer, you will:
 * Develop real-time control software for humanoid robots.
 * Develop and optimise production-quality C and Python.
 * Take control algorithms from research and prototype through to production.
 * Deploy and validate software on physical robotic systems.
 * Work with simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
 * Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions.
 * Develop automated testing and software release processes.
 * Work closely with robotics, mechanical, AI and systems engineers.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.
 * Help establish engineering standards as the robotic platform scales., This is an opportunity for a Lead Control Software Engineer to work on technically challenging problems within humanoid robotics.

You will have the opportunity to influence:

 * Control software architecture
 * Robotics control systems
 * Engineering standards
 * Production software development
 * The development of advanced humanoid robotic platforms

The business is progressing its technology from advanced R&D towards real-world industrial deployment.

If you are a Lead Control Software Engineer with a strong background in robotics controls, C and real-time software, we would be keen to hear from you.


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