Full Stack Software Developer

Engineered Arts Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanoid robotics firm in the UK is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer to enhance both cloud-based web apps and on-robot functionality. This role emphasizes creativity and problem-solving, promoting an innovative environment where you can work with cutting-edge technologies in humanoid robotics. Candidates should have experience in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong focus on building user-friendly solutions.

Benefits

Creative work environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Work on innovative projects in robotics

Qualifications

• Mid to senior level of experience required.
• Experience building scalable and user-friendly solutions.
• Familiarity with Linux system development.
• Understanding CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Debug and extend the codebase.
• Maintain complex codebase and ensure smooth user experience.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Creativity

Testing & Maintenance

User Experience Focus

Tools

TypeScript

React

Python

Django

Flask

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

GraphQL

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Software Developer to join our software development team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop, maintain, and enhance both our cloud based web apps (including front-end and back-end components), as well as local software functionality executing on-robot. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to build scalable and user-friendly solutions that align with business goals. Creativity, problem-solving, and a passion for delivering high-quality code are key elements of this role. We're seeking developers with mid to senior level of experience who will rapidly integrate into our team and deliver valuable contributions. Our internal motto is "Be Wow", our robots are wow and we seek engineers who embody this in their work by building intuitive, effective systems that delight users and drive success.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications
• Develop and maintain on-robot software systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Debug, maintain and extend the codebase

Challenges

• Ensuring our cloud platform provides a smooth user experience while handling complex business logic.
• Ensuring robots function reliably and repeatably in their interaction with our cloud services and local execution of associated behaviours.
• Working within an existing large and complex codebase.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with evolving project scopes.
• Achieving functional goals with the constraints of complex real-life hardware.

Opportunities

• Working at the forefront of the rapidly growing field of humanoid robotics.
• Working in a creative environment with highly skilled and committed colleagues.
• Work across a broad technical field with ample variety in tasks and opportunity to deepen your knowledge and experience in many areas.
• Working on a proven, commercially successful product consistently shipping units.
• Working on a modern Linux-based stack prioritizing performance and developer ergonomics over industry conventions.
• See the fruit of your labour! Interact with customers using our robots and see the wonder and joy of people reacting to robot behaviors you created.
• Gain guidance from experienced developers, designers, long-term customers and a mature yet fast-moving codebase.
• Experience with TypeScript and React for building dynamic, responsive front-end applications.
• Back-end development experience in Python, particularly with frameworks like Django or Flask, or equivalent experience in other back-end languages like Node.js with Express.
• Familiarity with Linux system development
• Familiarity with designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Git and collaborative version control practices.
• Experience in writing unit-tested, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL; interaction via GraphQL.

Desirable

• Experience building products with Large Language Models (LLMs) and integrating them into production environments.
• Experience developing in C++ and/or Rust
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and release management.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and containerized application deployment.
• Experience working on real time systems such as video games or IoT installations.
• Exposure to embedded systems or hardware integration, with a focus on optimizing interactions between software and physical components.

About Engineered Arts

Engineered Arts is the leading manufacturer of full-size humanoid robots used for entertainment, education and communication. With 20 years of hardware and software development, our robots have been sold in over 30 countries worldwide with customers such as NASA, PwC, Meta and many more.

Our Ameca robot is well known as 'the face of AI' and a social media viral success, taking advantage of the generative AI craze. Along with our ultra-realistic Mesmer range of animated figures our robots continue to surprise and excite visitors at museums, theme parks, visitor attractions and trade shows as well as aid leading universities with AI and robotics research. Our robots are poised to break into the future mega-expansion service robot segment, with applications such as front of house, receptions, check-in desks, information points and PoS. We are also exploring how our humanoid robot technology can disrupt other robotics sectors by expanding their applications into areas such as hospitality, front desk and healthcare industries. We are a team of dedicated engineers and creatives striving to develop the very best experiences for our customers. Our internal motto is 'Be Wow', everything we do is fun, entertaining or surprising to encounter. We always push the boundaries of what is possible in humanoid robotics, researching and developing new systems and techniques to further their appeal. We explore and challenge the human perception of robots as well as the fear and discomfort and the excitement and joy life-like mechanical humanoids present.

Diversity & Inclusion

"Diversity & Inclusion at Engineered Arts At Engineered Arts, innovation is at the core of everything we do - and we believe true innovation only happens when diverse minds come together. We are committed to building a workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives feel welcome, supported, and empowered to contribute. Whether you're an engineer, developer, or creative thinker, we value what makes you unique. We actively promote inclusion across our hiring, design, and development practices, and we're always looking for new ways to reflect the world around us - in our team, our robots, and our ideas. Because building the future means including everyone in it."

We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and comply with all applicable non-discrimination and equal employment laws in the regions where we operate.