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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.

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£42k – £121k
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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.

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£42k – £121k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 16 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Staff Research Scientist, Reinforce Learning

This role involves developing and deploying advanced AI systems for autonomous driving, focusing on areas like world modeling, reinforcement learning, and spatial intelligence. You will work in a high-conviction research team, contributing to core innovations and pushing the boundaries of embodied AI.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
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Lead Technical Program Manager, Data

The Lead Technical Program Manager for Data will build and lead the TPM function, focusing on data platform, ingestion, pipelines, and enrichment. You'll partner with engineering leadership, drive flagship programs, and ensure data quality and throughput.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

VLA Pre-training Engineer - Deep Learning

This role involves training and refining vision-language-action (VLA) models for humanoid robot autonomy, focusing on deep learning pipelines from data curation to deployment. The engineer will work across synthetic data generation, behaviour cloning, reinforcement learning, and distributed training, with close collaboration across data, MLOps, and external partners. The position emphasizes ownership in a cutting-edge AI and robotics environment with real-world industrial applications.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Validation Engineer II

This role involves designing and executing structured test procedures for robotic hardware systems, translating engineering requirements into measurable validation plans. The engineer will operate data acquisition systems, perform mechanical and electromechanical measurements, and generate detailed test reports to support development. They will also maintain lab operations, collaborate with systems owners and suppliers, and contribute to test rig fabrication and method development.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Deployed AI Engineer

This role involves designing and deploying AI/ML models from sensor to user interface, working across cloud and edge environments in high-stakes operational contexts. You'll develop end-to-end solutions, integrate models into enterprise software and constrained hardware, and ensure ethical, secure, and compliant AI deployment. The position emphasizes ownership, innovation, and collaboration within a mission-driven engineering team.

Arondite London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Technical Product Manager

This Product Manager role involves owning a critical part of Arondite’s product, working closely with engineering, design, and deployed teams to solve complex user workflows in high-stakes environments. The role requires translating ambiguous mission-critical problems into clear product decisions, with direct impact on UK and NATO national security. Expect a startup-like pace with full ownership from day one, focusing on building adaptable, user-centric software for demanding operational use cases.

Arondite London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Unreal Engine Developer - Synthetic Data / AI

Develop and enhance Unreal Engine 5 applications to generate high-quality synthetic imagery for training and validating AI and computer vision models. Collaborate with AI researchers, 3D artists, and engineers to build scalable, automated pipelines for object placement, lighting, weather simulation, and image capture. Contribute to software architecture and CI/CD workflows while supporting deployment in secure environments.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

Senior MLOps Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining infrastructure to transition AI and computer vision models from research to robust production deployment. You'll work across distributed training, model optimisation, containerised deployment pipelines, and monitoring systems, with exposure to edge devices like NVIDIA Jetson. The position requires close collaboration with AI and software engineers in a technically challenging environment focused on defence and security applications.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £75,000 – £100,000 pa
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£53k – £60k
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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.

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  • 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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