Latest Robotics Research Scientist Jobs

Reinforcement Learning Engineer - Locomanipulation

Develop reinforcement learning policies for dynamic locomotion and loco-manipulation in humanoid robots, using large-scale simulation and real-world testing. Focus on scalable training pipelines, reward design, and sim-to-real transfer. Work closely with robotics and controls teams to deploy robust policies on physical hardware.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

VP of Delivery

Leads operational execution across the company, ensuring strategic goals and project timelines are clearly defined, tracked, and delivered. Acts as central owner for cross-functional alignment between engineering, product, and leadership, implementing robust program management processes in a fast-moving, technically complex environment focused on humanoid robotics development.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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Principal Safety Case Engineer

This role involves leading the development and integrity of safety cases for AI-driven autonomous driving systems, focusing on robotaxi and ADAS products. The Principal Safety Case Engineer will architect structured safety arguments, integrate with engineering and product teams, and provide independent assurance across functional safety, SOTIF, and AI-specific risks. The role emphasizes traceability from requirements through validation and deployment, ensuring technical rigor and readiness for regulatory scrutiny.

Wayve United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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Principal Safety Case Engineer

This role involves leading the development and architecture of safety cases for AI-driven autonomous driving systems, ensuring rigorous, evidence-based arguments for safety across product development. The engineer will define safety claims, argument structures, and evidence strategies while working independently to challenge and guide engineering and product teams. The position emphasizes technical leadership in functional safety, SOTIF, AI safety, and cybersecurity within a cutting-edge embodied AI environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer

Develop software for autonomous systems that process large sensor datasets and enable intuitive control of multiple assets through graphical interfaces. Collaborate with AI, networking, and robotics engineers while iterating directly with end users in mission-critical environments. Work includes field testing and shaping core platform design with high autonomy from day one.

Arondite London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Low-level Control Engineer - End-Effectors

This role involves designing and implementing low-level control systems for robotic end-effectors, including grippers and suction tools, with a focus on actuator and joint-level control, grasp behaviours, and transmission dynamics. The engineer will work hands-on with mechanical and hardware teams to shape actuation and sensing strategies, develop real-time C++ controllers in ROS2, and debug systems on physical hardware. Key challenges include managing compliance, friction, and underactuation across diverse transmission mechanisms.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Sr./Staff Software Engineer (Data Team)

Design and build scalable data pipelines and platforms to process petabyte-scale robot telemetry for training humanoid robots. Develop the 'Capability Factory' internal platform enabling non-technical users to teach robots new skills, from raw data to deployed capabilities. Collaborate with ML teams to streamline MLOps, build evaluation workflows, and deliver data warehouse solutions with BI dashboards for organizational visibility.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

This role focuses on defining, integrating, and verifying the software and autonomy systems for a humanoid robot platform. The engineer will translate operational needs into system requirements, manage cross-component interfaces, and lead verification across perception, navigation, planning, and controls—working closely with software teams and using ROS 2, simulation, and distributed systems. The position emphasizes architectural coherence, integration readiness, and system-level validation in real-world robotic applications.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Firmware Engineer

The Firmware Engineer will develop and maintain embedded software for robot end effectors and operator interface devices, working at the intersection of hardware and software. Responsibilities include writing low-level firmware, integrating sensors and communication interfaces, bringing up new PCBs, and supporting calibration and fault detection systems. The role involves close collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers in a fast-paced environment focused on industrial humanoid robotics.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead – Agent Coding and Acceleration

This role involves building and leading a platform that enables AI coding agents to operate securely and efficiently within engineering workflows, from task initiation to deployment on humanoid robots. The focus is on creating robust verification systems, secure runtimes, and developer tooling that reduce reliance on human review while maintaining safety and code integrity. The position requires deep technical expertise in infrastructure, security, and AI integration across development, simulation, and production environments.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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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

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Release Manager — AI Models

This role involves managing the end-to-end release lifecycle of AI models for autonomous driving systems, from training and evaluation to on-road testing and fleet deployment. The Model Release Manager will establish gating criteria, drive issue resolution, and improve release processes in a fast-moving, research-informed environment. Collaboration with ML, software, and product teams is central to ensuring reliable, safe, and timely model releases.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

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Platform Engineer, AI Enablement

This role involves building and operating secure, scalable infrastructure to enable safe and cost-effective access to AI models and agentic workflows across the company. You'll design governed model-access layers, implement observability and safety controls, and create reusable platform primitives. The position requires close collaboration with security and engineering teams to support AI adoption while ensuring compliance, reliability, and operational excellence.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

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Vice President, AI Data

Leads the end-to-end data strategy for Wayve's embodied AI and autonomous driving systems, focusing on identifying, acquiring, and enriching high-value real-world driving data. Builds the data flywheel connecting data discovery, model training, and performance improvement across global fleets and partners. Develops intelligent data selection methods to surface rare and safety-critical events that drive advancements in AI-driven vehicle autonomy.

Wayve United Kingdom