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
189
Salary range
£28k – £180k
Hiring companies
37

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

£28k – £180k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 41 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Senior Buyer UK/European

The Senior Buyer will focus on operational procurement, including market research, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier communication. You will work closely with teams in London, Boston, and Vancouver to ensure continuity of supply and operational excellence across various commodities.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior System Engineer

The Senior System Engineer will lead the creation and management of system-level and technical requirements for Humanoid's robotic platforms, focusing on electrical engineering. Key responsibilities include translating stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and certifications.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud, Simulation

As a Senior Software Engineer on Wayve’s Simulation Technology team, you will develop and enhance a high-fidelity simulation platform used to test and improve Wayve’s autonomous driving systems. You will work closely with robotics, research, and data teams to ensure the simulation meets performance and accuracy requirements, focusing on areas like robot emulator fidelity, visual fidelity, or efficient scaling.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Staff Cloud SRE – AI/ML Platform & GPU Compute

This role involves building and scaling the reliability foundations of Wayve's AI cloud platform, including the Model Development Platform and GPU Compute infrastructure. Responsibilities include defining SLOs, improving capacity planning, leading incident response, and enhancing observability and automation. The position is ideal for someone with experience in SRE, large-scale cloud systems, and GPU-backed environments.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Sr. Applied Scientist, Amazon Transportation

Amazon’s Middle Mile Science group is looking for a Senior Applied Scientist to build machine learning and optimization models to support pricing and revenue management of its external freight business. This includes the development of novel forecasting and dynamic pricing...

Amazon London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Sr. Operations Engineer, AR International Deployment

This is a highly visible role and key member of the Amazon Robotics International Deployment organization. As a Sr. Operations Engineer, you will serve as a functional contributor supporting deployment planning, reporting governance, and cross-regional coordination across AR International's deployment...

Amazon London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Simulation Engineer - Manipulation

As a Senior Simulation Engineer, you will design and maintain simulation environments for dexterous manipulation tasks in industrial, service, and home settings. You will focus on creating realistic physics-based environments, training reinforcement learning policies, and reducing the sim-to-real gap to ensure reliable policy transfer to hardware.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Software Control Teleoperation Engineer

This role involves developing immersive VR control experiences for humanoid robots, including real-time communication, video streaming, and motion tracking. The engineer will work on optimizing low-latency systems, integrating stereo video and depth data, and designing intuitive user experiences for teleoperation.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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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