Lead Control Software Engineer
Location: London
Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday–Friday
Salary: Competitive
Lead Control Software Engineer – Humanoid Robotics
A leading technology business is developing advanced humanoid robots designed for real-world industrial applications.
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.
This is a highly hands-on role combining robotics control, software development and technical leadership.
Key Skills
- C
- Python
- Robotics control systems
- Real-time control
- ROS2
- Real-time Linux and/or RTOS
- Robotics simulation
- HIL testing
- Physical robot validation
- Software architecture
- Automated testing
- CI/CD
The Role
As a Lead Control Software Engineer, you will:
- Develop real-time control software for humanoid robots.
- Develop and optimise production-quality C and Python.
- Take control algorithms from research and prototype through to production.
- Deploy and validate software on physical robotic systems.
- Work with simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions.
- Develop automated testing and software release processes.
- Work closely with robotics, mechanical, AI and systems engineers.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.
- Help establish engineering standards as the robotic platform scales.
About You
We are looking for a Lead Control Software Engineer with strong experience developing control software for complex robotic systems.
You should have:
- Significant commercial experience in robotics control software.
- Strong hands-on C experience.
- Strong Python skills.
- Experience with real-time control systems.
- Experience with ROS2, real-time Linux and/or an RTOS.
- Experience taking algorithms from research/prototype into production.
- Experience with robotics simulation and HIL testing.
- Experience validating software on physical robots.
- Experience contributing to software architecture.
- Understanding of automated testing, CI/CD and software releases.
- Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for a Lead Control Software Engineer to work on technically challenging problems within humanoid robotics.
You will have the opportunity to influence:
- Control software architecture
- Robotics control systems
- Engineering standards
- Production software development
- The development of advanced humanoid robotic platforms
The business is progressing its technology from advanced R&D towards real-world industrial deployment.
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.
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