Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline Proven experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS, Gazebo or MoveIt Strong understanding of robotics algorithms including perception, planning, control and decision-making Experience with modern software development practices such as Agile, CI/CD and Test-Driven Development Excellent analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Experience working on safety-critical or mission-critical systems (desirable) Familiarity with safety standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 (desirable) Experience working in robotics, autonomous systems or aerospace environments (desirable) Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers (desirable) Responsibilities: Design, develop and implement robotic software components and algorithms across perception, planning, control and decision-making systems Collaborate with embedded engineers, AI/ML specialists and system architects to integrate software into the wider robotics platform Conduct testing, optimisation and validation to ensure software meets safety and performance requirements Contribute to improving development processes, tooling and methodologies for robotics systems Stay up to date with advancements in robotics software, algorithms and frameworks and apply them within the product Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the engineering team Technologies: AI CI/CD Embedded Support Python ROS Robotics C++ More: We are a fast-growing AI and robotics safety start-up, developing advanced safety and assurance technology designed to ensure autonomous systems operate safely, predictably, and with optimal performance. Our solutions focus on robotics and AI applications where reliability and safety are critical. We offer a competitive salary of up to £65,000, a generous holiday allowance, a salary sacrifice pension with a 5% matched company contribution, an EV car scheme, and a cycle to work scheme. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a start-up environment where you can help shape products from an early stage. last updated 14 week of 2026