Principal Robotics Engineer

Principal Robotics Engineer

Want to work with a team who are building a software platform that lets roboticists deploy robot applications faster?

Robotics needs better developer tools. This team is building them.

A UK based start-up is looking for a Principal Robotics Engineer to lead on architecture, drive advanced R&D, and be at the forefront of solving some of the toughest autonomy and perception challenges in the field.

If you love working across motion control, real-time systems and AI-powered autonomy; and want to shape tooling that speeds up robotics for everyone else – keep reading.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own and build the robotics architecture – from drivers and simulators to autonomy layers
• Work alongside the CTO and CEO, and shape key technical decisions
• Develop and maintain integrations across ROS2, simulators, and robot hardware
• Prototype new features like reinforcement learning, vision pipelines and haptics – and help bring them into production
• Test and validate new ideas in simulation and on hardware
• Mentor more junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture
• Share knowledge through internal docs, guides, and external demos or talks

What They’re Looking For:

• 5-7+ years in robotics R&D or applied robotics engineering
• A degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• Strong background in kinematics, perception, motion planning and/or autonomy
• Hands-on with ROS2 and simulation tools like Gazebo or Isaac
• Comfortable moving from research prototypes to clean, scalable code
• Solid experience integrating with real robot hardware and systems

Nice to Have:

• Publications or patents in robotics
• Experience with telexistence, VR/AR control, or remote operation
• Familiarity with functional safety or robotics certification standards
• Open-source contributions or involvement in robotics communities

Hybrid/Flexible working with offices in Sheffield.

Salary up to £90,000 + benefits depending on experience.

Want to make a real impact? Apply now for immediate consideration.