Robotics Jobs in London

The UK's tech and finance hub, home to a diverse robotics ecosystem. From startups to global giants, London offers a unique blend of innovation and industry.

Open roles
98
Salary range
£45k – £122k
Hiring companies
12

London is a bustling metropolis that serves as the heart of the UK's tech and finance sectors. The city is home to a thriving robotics ecosystem, with a mix of innovative startups, research-heavy scaleups, and established multinational corporations. The robotics landscape in London is diverse, encompassing everything from autonomous vehicles and industrial automation to advanced robotics in healthcare and human-robot interaction. Many roles in London are hybrid, offering the flexibility of remote work while still benefiting from the city's vibrant tech community and networking opportunities.

Salary on the board

£45k – £122k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 8 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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8% of listings advertise a salary.
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Latent Edge Ltd

Machine Learning Research Engineer – Humanoid Robotics

  • London
  • £80,000 – £150,000 pa
  • Permanent

Research, develop and implement reinforcement learning policies for humanoid robotic control, building simulation environments and working on simulation-to-real transfer with domain randomisation. Collaborate with robotics, controls and software engineers to deploy and validate trained policies on physical hardware, covering motion control and manipulation.

PyTorch · NVIDIA Isaac Sim · Isaac Lab +3

Last week

Technify Talent Limited

Senior Software Engineer

  • London
  • £90,000 – £110,000 pa
  • Senior

Designs and optimises multi-threaded C++ pipelines for image processing, computer vision and rendering, tuning algorithms for spatial analysis, sensor alignment and scene reconstruction. Uses parallel computing and GPU acceleration to hit strict performance targets, builds cross-platform production software, influences architecture and joins a support rota.

C++17 · Git · CMake +5

Last week

Humanoid · 11–50 people · Series A

Senior UX/UI Designer

  • London
  • On-site
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Designs user experiences across integrated hardware and software for a humanoid robotics platform, spanning B2B and B2C products including complex, data-heavy systems. Translates complex data and workflows into intuitive visuals, establishes design system guidelines, and partners closely with engineers and external agencies on feasibility and problem definition.

AMR · SaaS

2 days ago

Wayve · 11–50 people · Series A

Principal Software Architect

  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Lead
  • Permanent

Lead the technical architecture integrating Wayve's autonomous driving software with automotive OEM and Tier 1 vehicle platforms, spanning sensors, middleware, ECU constraints, timing, diagnostics and safety. Define interface contracts, ownership boundaries and requirements processes, and represent Wayve in partner technical discussions while mentoring architects across teams.

CAN · FlexRay · Automotive Ethernet +2

Visa sponsorship 2 days ago

Wayve · 11–50 people · Series A

Staff Software Engineer, AI Libraries

  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Builds high-quality Python libraries and platform tooling for multimodal data loading, distributed training, inference, checkpointing and observability, supporting thousands of GPUs. Partners closely with ML teams to turn complex requirements into stable, reusable abstractions and clear APIs, leading projects end to end while raising engineering standards.

PyTorch · TensorFlow · Azure +1

Visa sponsorship Last month

Ocado · 501–1000 people · Public

Data Scientist (mid-snr)

  • London
  • Hybrid
  • Senior

Builds AI-powered planning systems for global warehouses and last-mile operations, developing machine learning models, optimisation algorithms and operational simulations. Takes high-impact models from prototype to monitored production, sets technical direction and mentors data scientists while working with engineers, product managers and retail partners.

BigQuery · OR-Tools · SimPy

3 days ago

Humanoid · 11–50 people · Series A

Robotics Engineer (Night Shift)

  • London
  • On-site
  • Mid-level
  • Permanent · Shift work

Operate, maintain and optimise a humanoid robotics fleet and AI data-collection system, ensuring maximum uptime through monitoring, preventive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting. Configure robots and sensors, run data-collection experiments, and manage dataset labelling and storage for imitation learning. Permanent night shift (10:30pm-7:00am) with occasional travel.

ROS · Linux · Python +1

Last week

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd

Electrical Machine Wirer

  • London
  • £30 – £40 ph
  • Contract

Building and wiring advanced robotic manufacturing machinery on a short-term contract, covering control panel installation, 3-phase power and control cabling, and safety circuits. The role involves working from electrical schematics, plus continuity testing and fault finding on automated equipment within an automation and manufacturing business.

PLC · Servo Drives · VFDs +1

3 weeks ago
The scene

Hiring in London

London's robotics sector is characterised by a dynamic mix of startups and established companies. Scaleups and research-heavy startups are particularly active, driving innovation in areas like autonomous vehicles and advanced manufacturing. The city's strong financial sector also provides ample funding for robotics projects.

The local tech community is highly collaborative, with frequent meetups and events that foster knowledge sharing and networking. This environment is ideal for professionals looking to stay at the forefront of robotics technology and connect with like-minded individuals.

Many companies in London offer hybrid work models, allowing robotics professionals to balance the benefits of on-site collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. This approach supports a healthy work-life balance while maintaining high levels of productivity and innovation.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Common roles include robotics engineers, software developers specialising in AI and machine learning, and experts in human-robot interaction. There are also opportunities in research and development, particularly in autonomous systems and industrial automation.

  • Many robotics jobs in London offer hybrid models, combining the benefits of on-site collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. However, some roles, especially those involving hands-on development, may require more on-site presence.

  • The finance and automotive industries are significant drivers of robotics innovation in London. Additionally, healthcare and manufacturing are rapidly adopting advanced robotics technologies to improve efficiency and safety.

  • London's tech community is highly supportive, with numerous meetups, hackathons, and networking events. There are also dedicated robotics hubs and innovation centres that provide resources and collaboration opportunities for professionals.

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