Staff Control Software Engineer in London

Job DescriptionLead Control Software Engineer\n

Location: London
Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday–Friday
Salary: Competitive

Lead Control Software Engineer – Humanoid Robotics\n

A leading technology business is developing advanced humanoid robots designed for real-world industrial applications.

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We are looking for a Lead Control Software Engineer to develop the real-time software responsible for controlling the movement and behaviour of these robotic systems.

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This is a highly hands-on role combining robotics control, software development and technical leadership.

Key Skills\n

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  C

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  Python

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  Robotics control systems

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  Real-time control

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  ROS2

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  Real-time Linux and/or RTOS

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  Robotics simulation

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  HIL testing

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  Physical robot validation

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  Software architecture

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  Automated testing

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  CI/CD

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The Role\n

As a Lead Control Software Engineer, you will:

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  Develop real-time control software for humanoid robots.

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  Develop and optimise production-quality C and Python.

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  Take control algorithms from research and prototype through to production.

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  Deploy and validate software on physical robotic systems.

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  Work with simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

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  Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions.

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  Develop automated testing and software release processes.

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  Work closely with robotics, mechanical, AI and systems engineers.

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  Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.

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  Help establish engineering standards as the robotic platform scales.

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About You\n

We are looking for a Lead Control Software Engineer with strong experience developing control software for complex robotic systems.

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You should have:

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  Significant commercial experience in robotics control software.

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  Strong hands-on C experience.

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  Strong Python skills.

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  Experience with real-time control systems.

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  Experience with ROS2, real-time Linux and/or an RTOS.

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  Experience taking algorithms from research/prototype into production.

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  Experience with robotics simulation and HIL testing.

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  Experience validating software on physical robots.

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  Experience contributing to software architecture.

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  Understanding of automated testing, CI/CD and software releases.

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  Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring.

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The Opportunity\n

This is an opportunity for a Lead Control Software Engineer to work on technically challenging problems within humanoid robotics.

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You will have the opportunity to influence:

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  Control software architecture

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  Robotics control systems

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  Engineering standards

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  Production software development

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  The development of advanced humanoid robotic platforms

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The business is progressing its technology from advanced R&D towards real-world industrial deployment.

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If you are a Lead Control Software Engineer with a strong background in robotics controls, C and real-time software, we would be keen to hear from you.