Robotics Software Engineer

We’re partnering with an innovative engineering organisation developing next-generation autonomous robotic systems seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics projects, developing software for autonomous platforms from prototype through to production. You will collaborate closely with software, hardware, mechanical, and AI engineers to deliver robust, real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robotics software using ROS2; Implement sensor fusion algorithms using LiDAR, IMU, and other onboard sensors; Develop path planning and path tracking algorithms; Optimise and test robotics applications on NVIDIA Jetson boards; Intrinsic and extrinsic calibration of sensors, cameras, IMUs, and other perception hardware; Develop and maintain LiDAR processing pipelines, including filtering, segmentation, obstacle detection, point cloud processing; Implement forward and inverse kinematics for robotic platforms and manipulators; Debug embedded communication interfaces including UART, Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to bring robotic systems from prototype to production; Test, debug, and validate robotics software in simulation and on real hardware; Document system architecture, calibration procedures, test results, and deployment workflows

Requirements

Degree qualified in Robotics, Computer Scient, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field; Experienced in programming in C++ and/or Python; Strong background with ROS2; Hands-on experience with LiDAR and IMU sensor fusion; Understanding of path planning and motion control; Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms; Knowledge of robot kinematics including forward and inverse; LiDAR data processing and cloud point library experience such as PCL, Open3D; Familiarity with intrinsic and extrinsic sensor calibration; Experienced with embedded communication protocols including UART, Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN

Nice to have

Experience with autonomous mobile robots, AMRs, AGVs, drones, or robotic manipulators; Familiar with SLAM, localization, mapping, navigation stacks; Understanding of simulation and visualisation tools Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Rviz; Knowledge of real-time systems and embedded Linux; Experience with GPU-based platforms; Understanding of control algorithms PID, MPC, Pure Pursuit, Stanley Controller