C++ Developer

Hexwired Recruitment Limited
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Today
£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
8 May 2026 (Today)

Are you a C++ engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems? This is a unique opportunity to join a cutting-edge robotics company building autonomous systems operating in complex, unpredictable environments.

You’ll be working hands-on with advanced robotics, developing high-performance software that directly controls autonomous machines. If you enjoy seeing your code come to life in real-world applications, this role is for you.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong modern C++ development experience

• Experience with ROS2 / ROS2 Control in real robotic systems

• Background in robotics, real-time systems, or control software

• Experience integrating perception/ML outputs into system behaviour

• Understanding of motion planning, trajectory generation, or control systems

• Strong problem-solving skills across complex, multi-disciplinary environments

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing high-performance C++ software for autonomous robotic systems

• Building and optimising robot control and planning systems

• Integrating perception and ML outputs into real-world actions

• Improving system performance, reliability, and efficiency

• Debugging complex issues across software, hardware, and environment

Work on Real-World Robotics

This is an opportunity to work on autonomous systems tackling one of the most challenging real-world environments. Your work will directly impact performance, efficiency, and commercial success.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more—this is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics where your code makes a real-world impact from day one.

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