Robotics Jobs

• London
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead the design of state estimation, long-term mapping and localisation loops, integrating modern machine learning and foundation geometry models into the core navigation stack. Train and deploy large-scale multimodal networks for ultra-low latency performance on edge hardware, building 3D spatial representations that give robots persistent spatial memory. Works cross-functionally between research and reliable robot integration.

PyTorch · VLMs

• London
• Hybrid
• Permanent

Builds ground-truth datasets and computer vision classifiers that describe complex driving scenes across Wayve's data corpus, tackling road geometry, spatial relationships, road users and driving behaviour. Works with internal customers to define attributes and acceptance criteria, designs annotation tasks, and integrates classifiers with enrichment infrastructure for corpus analysis and scenario mining.

PyTorch · SQL · World Foundation Model

• London
• Hybrid
• Lead
• Permanent

A cross-functional individual contributor role shaping software architecture across onboard software, AI, simulation, training, inference and Robotaxi systems. The architect defines boundaries, interfaces and abstractions spanning AI, compute and vehicle platforms, leading large multi-team architectural changes and acting as a technical decision-maker on safety-critical systems.

• London
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Assemble electro-mechanical assemblies from CAD and work instructions, route and repair complex harnesses, and build compute assemblies using ESD techniques. Configure and test sensors, actuators and communication devices via command-line tooling, diagnose faults with multimeters and oscilloscopes, and rework through-hole and surface-mount PCBs. Working in a fast-moving workshop alongside engineers on the HMND-01 humanoid platform.

Git · GitLab · GitHub +5

• Cambridge
• Hybrid
• £55,000 – £75,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Design, develop and test software for advanced robotic platforms using C++ and ROS 2, working alongside electronics, mechatronics and research teams in an Agile environment. The role includes testing, debugging and validating software reliability plus on-site support for physical robots, with occasional travel to field locations across UK and EU teams.

ROS2 · ROS1 · Linux +1

• Barton-upon-Humber
• £45,000 – £55,000 pa
• Mid-level

Hands-on role developing, implementing and optimising automated manufacturing systems across multiple North Lincolnshire sites. You will program PLCs, HMIs and drives, integrate industrial and collaborative robots, and support capital projects from concept through installation and commissioning, with strong fault-finding on electrical control systems.

Siemens · Schneider · Allen-Bradley +4

• Stevenage
• £50,000 – £70,000 pa
• Senior

Develops low-latency control algorithms for multi-axis movement, enabling systems to search for and track objects dynamically via closed-loop feedback. Works on core algorithms before deploying to embedded Linux or microcontroller platforms in C or C++, with autonomy over architecture and implementation. Involves geometry, coordinate systems and real-time astronomical tracking.

Linux · RTOS · MATLAB +7

• West Midlands (Region)
• Hybrid
• £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Field-based role installing, servicing and maintaining automated robotic systems used in pharmacies and hospitals to dispense medication, covering sites across the UK, Wales and Ireland. Involves preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs, commissioning of new equipment and direct customer support, with two days working from home and regular travel including occasional overnight stays.

• Bedfordshire
• £45,000 – £60,000 pa
• Permanent

Field-based role servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial robotic systems across the UK, with planned preventative maintenance, breakdown support and commissioning. Fault-finding spans mechanical, electrical and control systems on ABB, FANUC and KUKA platforms, with PLC knowledge advantageous. Working independently at customer sites, producing service reports and technical recommendations.

ABB · FANUC · KUKA

• Oxfordshire
• Permanent

Customer-facing role supporting autonomous cleaning robots across the UK and Nordics, combining remote and on-site troubleshooting, software updates and mechanical/electrical adjustments with cloud fleet management and IoT telemetry. You deliver training, run product demos and field trials, conduct site surveys, and act as the link between HQ engineers, executives and facility operators.

LiDAR · Sonar · 3D Cameras +4

• Wantage
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead the design and deployment of autonomous robotic systems, owning software architecture across perception, planning and control. Work spans prototyping, simulation and field testing, integrating with hardware teams while mentoring engineers and shaping technical roadmaps. Requires depth in C++, ROS2, SLAM and real-time systems.

ROS · ROS2 · Gazebo +1

• Knutsford
• On-site
• £30,000 – £35,000 pa
• Entry level
• Permanent

Design, develop and upgrade PLC and PCB control systems, produce PC software and HMI interfaces, and test, fault-find and commission systems, mostly office-based with occasional customer site visits. As the role develops you will assist with new product design and AI integration, with training from in-house specialists.

PLC · PCB · HMI +3

• Oxford
• £80,000 – £100,000 pa
• Senior

Designs and builds robotics software covering autonomous navigation, perception, motion planning and control, taking projects from concept through simulation, testing and deployment. Works closely with hardware, electronics and mechanical engineers, mentors junior staff and contributes to software architecture and technology strategy. Requires C++/Python, ROS/ROS2 and real-time robotics simulation experience.

ROS · ROS2 · Gazebo +1

• Birmingham

Develop PLC software, program and integrate industrial robots, and design HMI solutions for bespoke automation systems. Support machine build, testing and commissioning, produce controls specifications and sequencing documentation, and work directly with customers across automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial and plastics sectors.

PLC · HMI

• Hanoi, Vietnam
• On-site
• Permanent

Founding faculty role at a new multidisciplinary robotics and embodied intelligence research center, working with a senior scientific officer to build its research agenda, labs and talent pipeline. Appointees run an independent research program, teach robotics and AI courses, supervise students, and set up laboratory infrastructure and protocols.