Robotics Software Engineer

Rosenxt is revolutionizing subsea robotics and autonomous systems, building a world‑class engineering team at a newly established Bristol location to drive innovation forward.

This role focuses on the development of autonomous systems to address real‑world challenges in maritime robotics. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and testing perception, navigation, planning, exploration, and control systems for robotic systems operating in complex environments. The ideal candidate has experience delivering production‑level autonomy solutions and working across the entire robotics systems development lifecycle, from design and integration to testing and deployment in real‑world trials.

Essential skills: Proven track record in successful robotic products; strong understanding of robotics principles (vehicle dynamics, control, sensor fusion, state estimation); proficiency in ROS2 and Linux/Ubuntu; experience with OpenCV, PCL, Eigen, Numpy, Docker; strong communication and collaboration; field trials experience.

Desirable skills: ML‑based solutions in perception, control, decision making; simulation tools (Gazebo, NVIDIA Isaac, PyBullet); maritime industry experience; mentoring junior engineers; remote/offshore deployment.

• Design and implement navigation, planning, exploration, and control systems for robotic vehicles that inspect underwater structures.
• Participate in field trials, testing systems in real‑world conditions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of robotic systems.
• Opportunity to make contributions across the entire software stack from sensor/motor drivers, navigation & localisation, perception through to autonomous decision making.
• Decompose complex robotics challenges into clear, well‑defined and manageable components that can be effectively implemented in software.
• Lead the development and optimisation of high‑quality software solutions using modern C++ and Python on the ROS2 framework.
• Drive software quality development practices through continuous integration, code reviews, and unit testing.
• Work as part of a dynamic team using Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of software development culture, processes and practices.

• Development opportunities and career growth in an innovative, long‑term oriented group of companies with a family character.
• Funded career and learning development opportunities.
• Flexible, hybrid working.
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme where all employees receive a standard 10% employer contribution.
• Company‑sponsored life insurance and private medical insurance.
• Cycle scheme provided by Green Cycle Initiative.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Learn more about the Rosenxt Group at www.rosen-nxt.com