Graduate Software Engineer in Hambleton

Location: Labman HQ, Seamer, North Yorkshire

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

Start Date: September

This advert will close on Friday 14th November.

Right to Work in the UK:

• Please note that this role is open only to candidates who already have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• As this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and cannot accept applications from candidates on temporary work or student visas of any length.

Timeline:

• Advert will close November 20th.
• Interviews will take place initially on Teams between December and January.
• If successful you will be invited for an in-person interview at Labman Head office in North Yorkshire between January and March.
• Role to start September.

Want to kick-start your career writing code that brings robots to life? At Labman, we design and build world-class automation systems for clients across the globe — from machines that test mascara to robots that help analyse cancer drugs.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and integrate software for cutting-edge robotic and automation systems.
• Work across desktop, embedded, and cloud applications — helping control everything from motors to data dashboards.
• Write clean, efficient, well-structured code that makes robots smarter and more reliable.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and design teams to bring full systems to life.
• Test, debug, and refine your work to ensure seamless performance.
• Join client discussions to understand requirements and shape software solutions.

What You’ll Bring:

• A 2:1 or above Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Strong interest in automation, robotics, and real-world engineering software.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. C#, C++, Python, JavaScript).
• An understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Curiosity, creativity, and the drive to learn quickly.
• Team spirit and good communication — because great robots are never built alone.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience using .NET, WPF, or embedded systems (even from uni projects).
• Familiarity with Git, Linux, or robotics frameworks (like ROS).
• An eye for UI/UX or an interest in hardware–software integration.

What We Offer:

• 33 days of annual holiday (increasing to 38 over 5 years), including public holidays.
• Aviva Healthcare.
• 5% employer pension contribution on full salary.
• Travel opportunities in various roles.
• CPD support and paid annual subscription to an appropriate professional body.
• Free in-house gym, squash court, bouldering wall, and numerous social clubs.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career at a company experiencing consistent growth.
• A culture of ownership and collaboration, where everyone feels part of the team.
• The chance to develop systems for global clients.

Culture:

At Labman, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We are a creative and collaborative team, united by a culture of mutual support. Our commitment is to deliver excellence in every aspect of our work while upholding respect for ourselves, our community, and the planet. And we never forget to enjoy the journey—bringing passion and fun to everything we do.

• In it together – A team; a community of mutual support.
• Excellence – Delivering work of the highest quality.
• Humility – Respecting yourself and others.
• Sustainability – Recognising our impact on the planet, our company, and our community.
• Fun – Enjoying your work.