Autonomous Robotics Software Engineer (C++/Python/ROS 2)

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD is partnering with a growing robotics business in Reading to hire a Robotics Software Engineer. You will develop, integrate, and test software across autonomous robotic platforms, from embedded devices to central compute and cloud services.

The role suits strong graduates or early-career engineers with practical software or robotics experience, offering ownership and hands-on work with ROS 2, sensors, and hardware drivers.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ and Python for robotics software.
• Experience with Linux development environments.
• Familiar with Git workflows and code reviews.
• Degree in STEM field (robotics, CS, or engineering).

Responsibilities

• Develop robotics software using modern C++ and Python.
• Design and implement ROS 2 nodes, drivers, and software interfaces.
• Integrate cameras, sensors, actuators, and embedded devices.
• Diagnose software, hardware, and network faults.
• Write unit/integration tests and validate on physical platforms.
• Participate in code reviews and communicate progress clearly.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Git workflows

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Tools

ROS 2

Docker

Embedded systems

Hardware drivers

Job description

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD is partnering with a growing robotics business in Reading to hire a Robotics Software Engineer. You will develop, integrate, and test software across autonomous robotic platforms, from embedded devices to central compute and cloud services.

The role suits strong graduates or early-career engineers with practical software or robotics experience, offering ownership and hands-on work with ROS 2, sensors, and hardware drivers.