Latest robot software engineer Jobs

Senior Software Serviceability Engineer

This role involves ensuring the software and AI components of humanoid robots are designed for easy diagnosis, repair, and maintenance in the field. The engineer will develop diagnostic tooling, validate service procedures, and define remote-diagnostics content using platforms like Digital Shadow. It's a hands-on position bridging R&D and field services, with a focus on firmware, bootloader resilience, and over-the-air update recovery.

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

Staff Robotics Engineer, AV Core

As a Staff Robotics Engineer, you will lead the technical direction and delivery of fault detection and fallback systems for driverless operation. You will collaborate with machine learning experts, design robust systems, and integrate them into the shared driving stack, ensuring the overall robustness of the robot system.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Machine Learning Engineer, Performance Tooling

Builds performance tooling to measure, monitor, and predict AI model efficiency across cloud and embedded hardware. Analyzes profiling data across the full AI stack—from models to accelerators—to identify bottlenecks and optimize latency, throughput, and compute cost. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish performance standards and drive data-informed decisions.

Wayve United Kingdom

Compiler Engineer - AI Inference

This role involves developing advanced compiler technologies for AI inference and training workloads on NVIDIA GPUs. You'll focus on kernel generation, computational graph optimizations, and MLIR-based compiler frameworks while collaborating closely with hardware and software teams. The position emphasizes innovation in AI performance and co-design of future silicon architectures for datacenter-scale deployments.

NVIDIA Cambridge, United Kingdom

Compiler Engineer - AI Inference

This role involves developing advanced compiler technologies for AI inference and training workloads on NVIDIA GPUs. You'll focus on kernel generation, computational graph optimization, and hardware-software co-design to push the performance limits of AI computing. The position requires deep expertise in MLIR, C/C++, and Python, with opportunities to influence future silicon architecture.

NVIDIA United Kingdom

Electrical Engineer (Automation/PLC)

This role involves serving as the site’s subject matter expert for electrical automation, controls, and machine integration at a state-of-the-art monopile manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving complex faults, optimizing machine performance, and leading control system improvement projects.

NRL Recruitment Haverton Hill, County Durham, United Kingdom

CNC Turning Specialist

This role involves programming, setting, and operating advanced Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes to produce precision components for robotics applications. The specialist will work from engineering drawings and CAD models, focusing on high-accuracy machining with live tooling and twin-spindle capabilities. Emphasis is placed on process optimisation, automated production, and collaboration with engineering teams to refine manufacturability and support lights-out machining.

Dexory South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Sales Development Representative (EMEA)

The Sales Development Representative role involves generating and qualifying leads, identifying prospects interested in Dexory's robotic technology. Responsibilities include market research, scheduling client meetings, maintaining CRM systems, and collaborating with the sales team to align with the company's strategy.

Dexory South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Associate in Dexterous Manipulation and Robot Learning

This role involves conducting cutting-edge research in dexterous manipulation and robot learning, focusing on developing and deploying high-DoF manipulation policies and robot foundation models. The researcher will work with state-of-the-art robotic platforms, collaborate with experts in robotics and machine learning, and publish in top-tier conferences.

Imperial College London London, United Kingdom £50 – £59 pa

Contract

Senior Customer Training Specialist – Hugo RAS Technology

Deliver technical training and clinical education on the Medtronic Hugo RAS robotic surgery system to surgeons and OR staff across Europe. Facilitate hands-on workshops and lab sessions using structured teaching methodologies, ensuring safe and effective use of the technology in General Surgery, Urology, and Gynaecology. Collaborate with sales, clinical teams, and proctors to develop training programs and support adoption of robotic-assisted surgery.

Medtronic London, United Kingdom £58,400 – £116,400 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Robotic Startup Specialist

This role involves managing the integration of the HUGO™ RAS-system into hospitals, including program development, stakeholder engagement, surgeon and staff training, and operational support. The position requires extensive travel and a strong background in surgical procedures and operating room operations.

Medtronic Exeter, United Kingdom

Manufacturing Engineer - Controls & Robotics

This role involves programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting KUKA industrial robots and integrating them with various automation systems. The engineer will also support CNC waterjet cutting equipment and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited Southam, Warwickshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

PhD Position in Physical AI: Adaptive Foundation Models for Robotics

The role involves conducting original research in Physical AI, focusing on vision-language-action models, world models and planning, and adaptation and edge intelligence. The candidate will work on developing new learning algorithms and evaluating them using public datasets, simulation, and robotic platforms.

Aarhus University Aarhus - Denmark, Europe, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Automation & Robotics Engineer

This role involves leading the deployment and optimization of robotic welding, assembly systems, and collaborative robots within a defence-sector manufacturing environment. The engineer will program and improve PLC-controlled automation systems, support commissioning of new automated cells, and help establish technical standards for Industry 4.0 initiatives. A key focus is driving reliability, performance, and knowledge transfer across production and maintenance teams.

Morgan Ryder Associates Manchester, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa