Latest Robotics Research Scientist Jobs

Data Scientist

This role involves developing and maintaining machine learning models that power logistics and supply chain decisions for Ocado’s global partners. The Data Scientist will work on demand forecasting, drive-time prediction, and supplier reliability, using deep learning and time-series techniques. They will build scalable data pipelines, deploy models into production, and collaborate with engineering and product teams in a hybrid working environment.

Ocado London, United Kingdom

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Applied Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer Gaia

Develop next-generation generative world models and interactive simulation systems to enable closed-loop training and evaluation of autonomous driving AI. Focus on high-efficiency, real-time rollouts using diffusion, transformers, or hybrid architectures, with integration into scalable deployment pipelines. Work at the intersection of ML research and real-world application, optimizing for latency, coherence, and sim-to-real fidelity.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

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Director of Platform Management for Simulation, Evaluation & Validation

Leads product vision for simulation, evaluation, and validation platforms used in developing Wayve’s AI Driver. Orchestrates cross-functional platform strategy, improves developer velocity, and ensures robust, scalable tooling for autonomous driving development. Focuses on data-driven KPIs, platform quality, and operational rigor in a safety-critical environment.

Wayve United Kingdom US$332,000 – US$415,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Solutions Architect, Higher Education and Research

Act as a trusted technical advisor to academic and research institutions, driving adoption of NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing technologies. Collaborate on joint research projects at supercomputing scale, integrate NVIDIA frameworks into scientific workflows, and deliver technical training. Translate research needs into prototypical solutions while providing feedback to engineering teams.

NVIDIA United Kingdom

Assistant Professor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Research and Education)

This role involves advancing research and teaching in robotics and AI, focusing on intelligent control, human-robot interaction, and systems integration. The postholder will lead innovative research, secure grants, teach and supervise students, and contribute to curriculum development. The position supports the training of future engineers in digital and autonomous systems within a collaborative, industry-linked academic environment.

University of Birmingham Birmingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £47 – £56 pa

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Multi-Robot Scouting

Develop and implement learning-based multi-robot scouting methods for wheeled-legged robots in simulated and real-world environments, focusing on collaborative exploration, perception, and motion planning. Work within a team to enable efficient mapping and monitoring across planetary, industrial, and commercial scenarios using Unitree A2 robots. Contribute to a project involving locomotion on challenging terrain, environmental interaction, and online state estimation.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Decision-making under uncertainty for robots

This role involves advancing research in decision-making under uncertainty for autonomous robotic systems, with a focus on mission planning and sequential decision-making in complex environments. The researcher will work on algorithmic development and modelling within Markov decision processes, including risk-aware planning, safe exploration, and multi-agent coordination. The position is embedded in the Oxford Robotics Institute’s GOALS group, contributing to high-impact projects like the EPSRC Programme Grant in Embodied Intelligence.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

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Robotics Software Engineer - C++ ROS2

Design and develop software for advanced robotic platforms using C++ and ROS2 in an Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test, debug, and validate robotic systems, with occasional on-site support and field travel. Work within a tech-for-good startup focused on innovation in robotics.

Redline Group Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Research Fellow in Robotic Sensing and Control

Develop and test robotic systems for detecting and removing invasive zebra mussels in water infrastructure, focusing on sensing, control, and autonomy. Work within a fast-paced R&D environment to deliver rapid prototypes and benchtop trials. Collaborate with project partners on hardware-software integration and feasibility studies.

University of Leeds Leeds, Northern England, United Kingdom £41 – £48 pa

Hybrid Contract

Robotics Learning Engineer

This role focuses on developing and refining robot manipulation capabilities using applied deep learning and real-world testing. The engineer will train policies via behaviour cloning and reinforcement learning, improve data quality, and collaborate with simulation, teleoperation, and hardware teams to enhance performance and transferability from digital twin to physical robot. The position requires hands-on robotics experience and strong practical deep learning skills to iterate on models and systems in a fast-moving environment.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in AI/Robotics for Aircraft Maintenance / Low-Altitude Economy / Satellite and Space Engineering under Strategic Hiring Scheme

This role involves leading research and teaching in AI/Robotics applied to aircraft maintenance, low-altitude economy, or satellite and space engineering. The appointee will conduct high-impact research, secure external funding, supervise students, and contribute to multidisciplinary teaching and departmental service within a newly established engineering department focused on strategic technological advancement.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Asia & Middle East, United Kingdom

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

Autonomous Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about autonomous systems, robotics and cutting-edge software development?We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of developing next-generation autonomy solutions for military aviation. Working within a highly innovative engineering...

Matchtech Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £47,000 – £52,500 pa

Director of Tax

Lead the strategic direction of tax at a technology-driven retail innovator, overseeing global compliance, risk, and reporting while driving AI and automation initiatives across the tax function. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team, transform processes through digital innovation, and provide high-level tax advice to executive stakeholders. The role involves shaping the future of tax operations within a scalable, international business model.

Ocado Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom

Tech Engagement Lead, AI Labs - EMEA

Lead technical engagements with frontier AI labs to integrate NVIDIA’s GPU and software stack into advanced AI research, training, and inference workflows. Drive platform adoption, optimize performance, and translate technical insights into product roadmap improvements. Collaborate across engineering, product, and marketing to showcase joint innovations and shape the future of AI infrastructure.

NVIDIA France