UK Remote Job – Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics at Arabian Agile Professionals

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics
Employer: Arabian Agile Professionals
Job Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: Not Specified
UK Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Develop, maintain and improve embedded firmware for robotic controllers and sensors.

Take responsibility for the firmware and hardware aspects of the company’s robotic systems.

Support the transition of existing hardware and firmware knowledge through a structured handover process.

Develop reliable communication between devices, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and cloud platforms.

Test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and firmware to ensure reliable system performance.

Work closely with embedded, PLC and platform engineers to improve device integration and functionality.

Establish firmware development, testing, version control and release procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and document the existing firmware and hardware architecture during the handover period.
• Maintain and develop firmware for robotic controllers and sensors.
• Build, test and troubleshoot communication between devices, PLCs and cloud systems.
• Perform hardware testing and debugging using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Identify and resolve firmware and hardware-related problems.
• Establish version control, testing and firmware release processes.
• Collaborate with platform engineers to ensure reliable device data transmission.
• Work alongside another embedded engineer and a PLC engineer to manage the system after handover.
• Travel internationally when required for knowledge transfer and on-site technical support.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional embedded systems development experience using C or C++.
• Proven experience developing firmware deployed on real production hardware.
• Experience with at least one Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) or embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of industrial or vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and Modbus.
• Ability to read electronic schematics and troubleshoot hardware.
• Willingness to travel for handover activities and on-site assignments.
• Good English communication skills.
• Spanish language proficiency is an advantage.
• Permanent employment: Opportunity for long-term employment.
• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
• Annual leave: 24 days of paid annual leave.
• Structured handover: A 12-week knowledge-transfer programme to support a smooth transition into the role.
• International exposure: Opportunity to travel abroad for several weeks of on-site training and technical handover.
• Technical development: Opportunity to work with robotics, embedded systems, industrial communication and cloud-connected devices.
• Team collaboration: Work alongside experienced embedded and PLC engineers.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in robotics or motion control systems.
• Knowledge of ROS 2 (Robot Operating System).
• Experience with safety-related software development.
• Python programming skills for developing testing tools.

Benefits

• Permanent employment: Opportunity for long-term employment.
• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
• Annual leave: 24 days of paid annual leave.
• Structured handover: A 12-week knowledge-transfer programme to support a smooth transition into the role.
• International exposure: Opportunity to travel abroad for several weeks of on-site training and technical handover.
• Technical development: Opportunity to work with robotics, embedded systems, industrial communication and cloud-connected devices.
• Team collaboration: Work alongside experienced embedded and PLC engineers.

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