Immersive VR Teleoperation Engineer for Humanoid Robots

Thehumanoid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Fully funded private healthcare

Pension scheme with 8% contribution

Free daily breakfast and catered lunch

Job summary

Thehumanoid is seeking a Software Control Teleoperation Engineer in London to innovate VR-based teleoperation for humanoid robots. You'll design real-time communication software that integrates human operators with robots via VR headsets and wireless streaming. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in VR/AR, a master's or doctorate in related fields, and proficiency in C++, Python, and Unity. Enjoy meaningful time off, private healthcare, equity options, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VR/AR, real-time communication, or interactive 3D application development.
• Strong understanding of low-latency video and depth streaming.
• Proven ability to design and implement intuitive, high-performance user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop immersive VR control experiences using head-mounted displays and motion-tracked controllers.
• Architect and implement ultra-low-latency wireless communication pipelines for data streaming.
• Integrate stereo video and depth data into Unity-based VR environments.

Skills

VR/AR development

C++

Python

Real-time communication

Wireless networking

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Unity (C#)

VR headsets (e.g., Meta Quest, Vive)

Motion capture systems (e.g. OptiTrack)

Job description

Thehumanoid is seeking a Software Control Teleoperation Engineer in London to innovate VR-based teleoperation for humanoid robots. You'll design real-time communication software that integrates human operators with robots via VR headsets and wireless streaming. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in VR/AR, a master's or doctorate in related fields, and proficiency in C++, Python, and Unity. Enjoy meaningful time off, private healthcare, equity options, and a collaborative environment.