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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 Robotics Engineer, AV Core

As a Staff Robotics Engineer, you will lead the technical direction and delivery of fault detection and fallback systems for driverless operation. You will collaborate with machine learning experts, design robust systems, and integrate them into the shared driving stack, ensuring the overall robustness of the robot system.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
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Staff ML Engineer Gaia

As a Staff ML Engineer on Gaia, you will lead the training and improvement of large-scale video world models, contributing to model architecture, training strategies, and synthetic scenario generation. You will work closely with research, simulation, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end impact and provide technical leadership through mentorship and high engineering standards.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Staff Robotics Control Engineer - Whole-Body Control (Wheeled Platform)

Lead the development and evolution of whole-body control systems for a humanoid robot with a wheeled base, integrating coordinated motion of torso, arms, and base using advanced optimisation techniques. Design and implement task-space control, constraint handling, and dynamic models while ensuring stability, safety, and real-time performance on physical hardware. Mentor engineers and shape technical direction in a high-performance robotics environment focused on production reliability.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Software Controls Engineer

This role focuses on developing robust software systems to measure and evaluate control quality in humanoid robots, transforming subjective assessments into reliable, automated metrics. You'll build test infrastructure, CI integration, and fleet-wide performance dashboards using real robot data and simulation. The position emphasizes data pipelines, reproducible evaluation, and close collaboration with control engineers to ensure performance consistency across hardware and software releases.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Simulation Engineer - Manipulation

Design and implement physics-based simulation environments for robotic manipulation tasks in industrial, service, and home settings. Focus on reinforcement learning, reward function design, and reducing the sim-to-real gap using high-fidelity physics engines and GPU-accelerated infrastructure. Collaborate with vendors and engineers to ensure simulation accuracy and scalability.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Software Control Teleoperation Engineer

Develop VR-based teleoperation systems for humanoid robots using motion tracking, HMDs, and real-time data streaming. Design low-latency communication pipelines and integrate stereo video, depth, and sensor data into Unity-based VR environments for intuitive human-robot control. Build tools for data recording and annotation to support learning workflows.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Robotics Simulation & Control Engineer

Design and validate next-generation humanoid and wheeled robot platforms using physics simulation and reinforcement learning. Develop tools to evaluate locomotion, manipulation, and dynamic performance before hardware deployment, and maintain canonical robot models used across simulation and control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform robot architecture, actuator selection, and control strategies through quantitative simulation-based analysis.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior / Lead Executive Recruiter (Robotics, Manufacturing & Operations)

This role involves leading end-to-end executive recruitment for senior and leadership positions in robotics, manufacturing, and operations. The recruiter will conduct complex, research-driven talent searches, engage passive candidates, and act as a strategic partner to hiring managers in a fast-scaling environment. Key responsibilities include market mapping, stakeholder alignment, offer negotiation, and delivering insights on talent trends within highly specialised technical domains.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Roles hiring in London

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Robotics Engineer Jobs

£50k – £60k
10 open

Controls Engineer Jobs

£53k – £60k
10 open

Industrial Automation Engineer Jobs

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4 open

Autonomous Vehicle Engineer Jobs

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2 open

Robotics Software Engineer Jobs

£50k – £60k
1 open

Robotics AI Engineer Jobs

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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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