Staff Control Software Engineer

Lead Control Software EngineerLocation: London

Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday–Friday

Salary: Competitive

Lead Control Software Engineer – Humanoid RoboticsA 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 RoleAs 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 YouWe 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