Latest Robotics Research Scientist Jobs

Validation Engineer II

This role involves designing and executing structured test procedures for robotic hardware systems, translating engineering requirements into measurable validation plans. The engineer will operate data acquisition systems, perform mechanical and electromechanical measurements, and generate detailed test reports to support development. They will also maintain lab operations, collaborate with systems owners and suppliers, and contribute to test rig fabrication and method development.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Manager “Warehouse, Inventory Logistics and Planning (WILP)”

Lead the development and execution of global warehouse, inventory, logistics, and planning operations across multiple sites in a high-complexity robotics supply chain. Build and scale processes for make-to-order and engineer-to-order flows, manage cross-regional logistics networks, and lead a team of WILP managers to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient operations. Drive inventory accuracy, OTIF performance, and customer-facing fulfilment playbooks in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required
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Director of Fleet Operations Execution

Leads global fleet operations for a self-driving AI company, setting safety and performance standards across regions. Manages regional heads, drives incident response for high-severity events, and ensures alignment across technical and operational teams. Focuses on risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining a unified global operating model in complex, safety-critical environments.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Engineering Manager, Runtime Platform, Robot Software

Lead the Runtime Platform team at Wayve, responsible for building and maintaining the real-time application frameworks, middleware, and observability systems that power AI-driven vehicles. You'll guide technical direction in embedded systems and IPC, while growing and coaching a high-performing engineering team. The role involves close collaboration with vehicle software, hardware, and OEM teams to enable scalable, low-latency performance across new vehicle platforms.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner will work closely with technical leaders in Engineering, Hardware, and Software to enhance organisational effectiveness, coach managers, and build scalable people practices in a fast-paced deep-tech environment. This role involves shaping performance management, career development, and culture while supporting high-growth technical teams through periods of rapid scaling. The position balances strategic input with hands-on execution to drive people initiatives aligned with business goals.

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

AI Data Collector

Operate and teleoperate humanoid robots using tools like the Universal Manipulator Interface to collect high-quality multimodal data for AI training. Perform precise data annotation, labeling, and documentation while identifying anomalies and improving workflows. Work on-site in a fast-paced, team-driven environment with structured shifts and hands-on hardware interaction.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Shift-work

Software Test Engineer

This role involves executing end-to-end software testing on humanoid robots, validating releases, and evaluating learned policies through both simulation and real-world trials. The engineer will maintain test pipelines, collect performance metrics, and ensure data consistency across development cycles. A strong focus is placed on sim-to-real validation and improving test automation within a robotics environment.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Hardware Validation Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and commissioning custom test rigs and fixtures to validate humanoid robot subsystems and full platforms. The engineer will work closely with systems owners to define validation requirements, then lead the mechanical and electrical development of in-house testing infrastructure. Key responsibilities include end-to-end ownership of test rig lifecycle, from concept and CAD design to procurement, fabrication, and data-capable commissioning, supporting reliability, endurance, and compliance testing.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Robotic Test Engineer II

This role involves executing and automating software validation tests on humanoid robots, comparing simulation with real-world performance, and building reliable metrics pipelines for software releases. The engineer will run regression suites, support policy evaluations, and ensure data consistency across test environments. It requires hands-on work with robotics systems, Python scripting, and ROS2, bridging CI/CD with physical robot testing.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Dev/ML Ops Engineer

This role involves owning the full lifecycle of machine learning models and core infrastructure, building CI/CD pipelines for software and ML workflows, and ensuring production systems are reliable, scalable, and secure. The engineer will work closely with data scientists and product teams to deploy ML-powered features, automate orchestration using DevOps tools, and maintain observability and security across distributed systems. A strong focus is placed on automation, collaboration, and staying current with MLOps and infrastructure best practices.

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

FP&A Lead

The FP&A Lead will lead financial planning and analysis, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across the company. This role involves building scalable financial models, partnering with functional leads, and enhancing financial systems to support Humanoid’s growth. The person will work closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to provide strategic insights and support decision-making in a fast-paced robotics startup environment.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Platform Software Engineer

This role involves developing core operating system software, data networks, and protocols for next-generation humanoid robots. The engineer will design embedded systems, integrate hardware and software components, and ensure safety and reliability in real-world industrial environments. Emphasis is placed on building fault-tolerant, high-integrity software within an agile R&D team pushing the boundaries of human-robot collaboration.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Full Stack Engineer

Design and build a cloud-based platform to manage fleets of humanoid robots, including backend services, robot-side software, and infrastructure automation. Develop APIs, data pipelines, and observability systems to support real-time monitoring and control. Work across the full stack to deliver reliable, secure systems for industrial robotics deployment.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent