Exciting Opportunity: Robotics Engineer Role -Oxford (£100K)

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Proactive is currently hiring for a Robotics Software Engineer role based in Oxfordshire, offering a competitive salary of £80-100K.

What does this role involve?

Developing and maintaining autonomy software for real-world robotic systems

Working with ROS 2, utilizing modern C++ (17/20) and Python

Integrating perception, planning, and control modules

Collaborating with deployment teams to support complex field operations

Occasional travel for hands-on deployment support

Working onsite with the robotics team in Oxford Verda

Requirements:

Proven industry experience or strong academic background

Evidence of past work such as open-source contributions, competition results, or deployed systems

Solid experience with ROS 2, C++, and Python

Familiarity with Linux, Git, CI/CD, and containerization

Willingness to travel for hands-on deployment (when required)

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Strong Advantage If You Have:

Expertise in LiDAR sensor integration

Experience designing robotic software at scale

Background in LiDAR-based SLAM, segmentation, or other perception pipelines

Contributions to open-source robotics projects

Participation in competitions like RoboCup, Formula Student AI, or DARPA challenges

Benefits:

From the interview process to your long-term career with us, you will work according to our four Operating Principles:

Performance: High standards, outstanding results

Impact: Big challenges, bigger results

Commitment: All in, every time

One Team: One mission, shared successThis role is ideal for individuals who take pride in high standards, thrive in performance-driven environments, and are eager to work on cutting-edge engineering projects.

If you're interested, please reply to this email with your updated CV. I'd be happy to share more details with you.

Feel free to contact me directly at .

Referral Bonus:

Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them, and you could earn £150 if they are successfully placed (T&Cs apply).

Looking forward to hearing from you! 😊

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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