Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Haystack 

📍 London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

full-time
senior
65000
remote
Expired
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Key Skills

RoboticsC++PythonROSAlgorithms

Industry

RoboticsAerospace

Job Description

Senior Robotics Software Engineer | £65,000 - £78,000

We're working with a fast-growing AI and robotics safety start-up on this exciting opportunity.

This is a chance to join a pioneering team building cutting-edge assurance systems for AI-enabled robotics and autonomous flight systems. You will be at the forefront of mission-critical software development, ensuring that the next generation of autonomous platforms operates with absolute precision and safety.

The Role

  • Design and implement mission-critical robotic software components across perception, path planning, and decision-making logic.
  • Develop high-performance algorithms for control systems within a complex autonomous robotics platform.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Embedded Systems Engineers and AI/ML specialists to integrate robust flight software.
  • Conduct rigorous validation and testing to meet stringent safety-critical and aerospace-grade performance standards.
  • Shape the technical roadmap of the robotics platform from an early-stage startup environment.

What You'll Need

  • Strong background in Robotics Software Engineering with specific experience in Flight Software or Autonomous Systems.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python for real-time robotic applications and algorithm development.
  • Solid understanding of robotics frameworks such as ROS/ROS2 and experience with perception and control loops.
  • Eligibility to obtain SC Clearance (UK citizenship/residency requirements apply) and right to work in the UK.
  • A degree (BSc/MSc) in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £78,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Fully remote working flexibility allowing for a great work-life balance.
  • Generous 5% matched pension contribution and EV car sacrifice scheme.
  • The opportunity to play a key role in an early-stage startup disrupting the AI safety space.

Apply via Haystack today!