Jobs in Oxford

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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Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision)

This role involves designing, training, and deploying computer vision models, working across the full machine learning lifecycle. You will build production-ready systems, evaluate model performance, and contribute to technical decisions across various projects, collaborating closely with engineers, data scientists, and domain experts.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £85,000 – £160,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will design, manage, and implement new factory production processes, focusing on automation, process optimization, and new product introduction. Key responsibilities include tooling and machine design, automation programming, and leading continuous improvement activities using Kaizen and 5S principles.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems in collaboration with a specialist engineering team. Work within a regulated environment on real-time systems, contributing to evolving software architecture with applications in robotics and AI. The role involves office-based work three days per week in Oxfordshire.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior Connectivity Engineer

This role involves owning and scaling the connectivity infrastructure for a global fleet of warehouse robots, focusing on automation of mesh VPN, cellular, Wi-Fi, and industrial router management. The engineer will build self-serve tooling, improve observability, and support field teams with robust networking solutions. Work is hybrid with minimal on-site requirements in Wallingford.

Dexory South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

System Test Engineer

This role involves unifying and standardising internal CLI and web tooling used for robot and fleet operations in a hardware-software environment. The engineer will improve toolchain reliability, maintainability, and distribution using Python, Go, and Linux-based systems, working closely with cross-functional teams. The position focuses on enhancing testing, CI/CD, and operational workflows within a robotics and logistics tech setting.

Dexory South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Applied AI Engineer (Defence Contractor)

You will design and build high-integrity AI systems for mission-critical environments in defence and national security. You'll own end-to-end development of real-world systems powered by AVIS™, a multi-modal orchestration platform that fuses sensor, text, and telemetry data to support high-stakes decision-making. This role demands engineering rigor, with direct impact on fielded systems where reliability is paramount.

Paddington Robotics London, United Kingdom £700 – £900 pd

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)

In this role, you will develop core modules within an engineering design platform, integrate them into a cloud compute environment, and streamline complex engineering processes through high-quality automation. You will work in a cutting-edge, rapidly expanding team that tackles unique challenges and pushes the boundaries of high-performance engineering.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxford, United Kingdom £45,000 – £68,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer

Software EngineerSalary to £60k + benefitsHybrid role - 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) on-site in Witney, Oxfordshire,CompanyPioneering safeguards for embodied-AI, this company is building the trust layer for autonomy and physical AI. They aim to be the global...

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics

Develop and maintain C# WPF applications for advanced optical machinery used in industrial manufacturing. Work closely with electronics and R&D teams to design software that interfaces directly with hardware systems. Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Redline Group Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £35,000 – £47,000 pa

Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer£40-65k + Allowances, 5% Pension, ExpensesOxfordshireRef: 25237An established global engineering and automation specialist is expanding its European team by hiring an additional Controls & Automation Engineer. Known for delivering advanced control systems integration projects across 40+ countries,...

Automation Experts Ltd Longcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £65,000 pa