Software Engineer – C++/Python (Robotics)

About the role

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the core engineering team of an innovative robotics company. You will develop software that powers autonomous robotic systems, working on real‑time data processing, perception pipelines, and system‑level integration.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core software components for autonomous robotic systems.
• Build real‑time data processing and sensor integration pipelines.
• Collaborate with perception, controls, and systems engineers to deploy algorithms into production.
• Design and optimise services for data handling, streaming, and communication between system components.
• Contribute to system architecture, performance tuning, and reliability improvements.
• Debug complex issues across hardware and software boundaries to ensure robustness.

Required profile

• Strong experience in software engineering with C++ and/or Python.
• Solid understanding of computer‑science fundamentals such as data structures, networking, and system design.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with performance‑critical or real‑time software systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work across multiple layers of the stack.

Required skills

• C++
• Python
• Linux
• Real‑time software development
• Sensor integration
• Networking protocols
• System design
• GStreamer (or similar streaming/media frameworks)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on advanced robotics systems with real‑world deployment.
• Highly technical, collaborative engineering environment.
• Broad role with exposure across the robotics software stack.
• Strong learning and career progression potential.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary and long‑term growth opportunity.