R&D Software Engineer - Bristol - £40-50,000 p/a doe
Are you ready to help build the next generation of intelligent, autonomous technology?
A cutting-edge R&D consultancy is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Software Developer to join a small, fast-moving team developing advanced autonomous platforms for real-world applications — from robotics to IoT and everything in between.
This is your chance to work on high-impact systems at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and immersive simulation environments.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting the design and evolution of multiple autonomous system platforms
* Hands-on development and configuration of hardware/firmware integrations
* Building and testing new features in line with a dynamic product roadmap
* Creating synthetic testing environments, primarily using Unity
* Working closely with a cross-functional team to prototype, iterate, and deploy
🧠 Technologies you'll use:
* Languages: C/C#, Python, Java
* Platforms: Unity, embedded microcontrollers, IoT ecosystems
* Concepts: Autonomous systems, synthetic testing, data management, edge computing
🤝 The Team & Culture
You’ll join a tight-knit, startup-style R&D team, where flexibility and innovation are part of the daily routine. Everyone is hands-on, collaborative, and focused on solving complex challenges with speed and creativity. There’s huge room for growth and influence.
🌍 The Company
The employer is a stealth-mode technology consultancy working with both private and government sector clients. Their focus is on early-stage innovation — rapidly turning bold ideas into working prototypes across robotics, optics, comms, and autonomous systems.
They’re known for their invention-first mindset, fast prototyping, and the ability to turn futuristic concepts into fundable proof-of-concept systems.
💡 Why You Should Apply
* Work on truly cutting-edge autonomous technologies
* Flex your skills across both software and hardware boundaries
* Contribute to the early stages of next-gen platform development
* Be part of a startup culture with real ownership and impact
* Enjoy flexibility in how and where you work
Feel like this could be a bit of you? Apply within!
Additionally, for a confidential conversation surrounding other jobs role, please give me a shout:
-Thomas Garrett - Senior Recruitment Consultant - tgarrett@ioassociates.co.uk