Job Description
Job Title: Systems Programmer
Location: Leeds (Full-Time, On-Site)
Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience
About AssetCool
AssetCool is a fast-growing technology company redefining infrastructure through robotic innovation. Our robotic coating platforms dramatically increase the capacity and lifespan of power lines while reducing environmental impact and cost. With global commercial deployments and a growing ecosystem of intelligent, field-deployable robots, we are expanding our world-class engineering team to meet surging international demand.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Systems Programmer to build and optimise high-performance software systems that power our real-time robotic platforms. You’ll work closely with our R&D and product teams to design robust, efficient, and scalable software for embedded and Linux-based systems, tackling complex algorithmic and hardware integration challenges head-on.
This is a high-impact role for an experienced C/C++ developer excited by the opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, data processing, and applied research.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain C/C++ codebases for real-time robotic systems
* Apply modern object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices
* Build testable, scalable code with a strong focus on performance and maintainability
* Contribute to system architecture discussions across hardware, control, and vision domains
* Develop and extend Linux-based services and configuration tools for embedded platforms
* Collaborate with AI, vision, and platform engineers to integrate sensors and GPU-accelerated pipelines
Required Skills & Experience
* A minimum of 3 years proficiency in modern C and C++ (including templates, OOP, STL)
* Familiarity with design patterns and Agile software development practices
* Experience with Linux programming, scripting, and system configuration
* Strong background in unit testing, system testing, and version control (e.g. Git)
Desirable Experience
* CUDA GPU programming and familiarity with Jetson devices
* Nvidia SDKs such as VPI, Deepstream or Jetson SDK
* Real-time image/data processing pipelines
* Parallel programming, optimisation, and algorithmic design for performance
* Exposure to embedded systems or robotics
* Knowledge of gRPC, Swift, iOS programming
Why Join AssetCool?
* Tackle some of the toughest challenges in robotics, vision, and infrastructure tech
* Join a growing team with global ambitions and a collaborative, mission-driven culture
* See your work in action on deployed robotic platforms across the world
* Shape technology that directly contributes to climate resilience and smarter infrastructure
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or any specific requirements that require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Please note that we may review and close applications ahead of the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
We are not looking for agency support currently.