Senior Robotics Software Engineer (m/f/d)
London
About the role
We’re looking for a motivated Senior Robotics Software Engineer (m/f/d) to join our software team who’ll create cutting‑edge, unmanned ground vehicles for governmental and civilian applications. In your day‑to‑day work, you’ll design efficient and scalable software systems to enable seamless communication, collaboration, and performance optimisation across robotic devices.
To join our team, you should be excited to:
- Design and implement robotic software architectures to ensure robust device communication and optimise system performance
- Develop and integrate software solutions for sensors, actuators, and electronic systems in robotics applications
- Define and optimise communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, wireless) for secure and reliable data exchange
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components
- Establish best practices for modular and scalable software development in robotics
- Conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of robotic systems
- Provide technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and streamline development processes
- Mentor and guide team members in adopting architectural principles and best practices
Your Profile
- Over 5 years of hands‑on experience in robotics software development
- Proficient in C++ with extensive experience using ROS2 (Robot Operating System)
- Deep understanding of robotic systems architecture, including sensors, actuators, embedded computing platforms, and real‑time system constraints
- Well‑versed in communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, TCP/UDP, and serial interfaces
- Strong background in Linux environments, containerization with Docker, and implementation of modern CI/CD pipelines
- Proven problem‑solving and debugging skills, particularly in systems involving hardware‑software integration.
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
- Willingness to travel (UK and EU primarily) and work in operational or military environments during field trials and customer events
- Fluency in English is required and German is nice to have
- Eligibility to work in the UK is required
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
- Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
- Room for professional growth and development
- Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups
We recognise that members of the Armed Forces community may have unique career paths and may face particular challenges due to service life. We welcome applications from members of our Armed Forces Community and will take relevant circumstances into account during our recruitment process.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and used only to help us understand any context we should consider, such as career gaps or frequent relocations, all with the aim of ensuring members of the Armed Forces community are not unfairly disadvantaged.
ARX is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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