Principal Developer in Robotics

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Developer in Robotics to lead innovative projects at the forefront of industrial automation for medical applications. This exciting role involves working with Autonomous Mobile Robots and integrating robotic systems into larger platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in robotics, strong programming skills in Python, C++, or C#, and a relevant technical degree. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment where your contributions will shape the future of medical technology. If you're passionate about robotics and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Contribution

Private Medical Care

Bonuses

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial-grade industrial automation and robotics projects.
• Strong skills in Python and ideally C++ or C#.
• Experience with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-discipline team in an Agile environment.
• Consider integration of robotic systems into a larger product platform.
• Apply technical skills and project management skills from conception to delivery.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Robotics

Industrial Automation

Machine Vision

Control Systems

Networking

Education

Technical Degree in Relevant Subject

Tools

ROS 1

ROS 2

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Principal Developer in Robotics, Cambridge

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Client:

ECM Selection

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Working at the forefront of industrial automation for medical applications, this company are seeking a principal-level developer with experience of industrial robotics to lead a cross-discipline team in an Agile environment.

Working from conception to delivery, you’ll apply your technical skills, leadership ability and project management skills. You’ll consider integration of robotic systems under your purview into a larger product platform with architectural alignment.

You will have:

• Extensive experience in commercial-grade industrial automation and robotics projects to scale. This will include safety-critical systems, control systems, network protocols and machine vision.
• Worked extensively with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), developing robot arms with multiple degrees of freedom and using ROS 1 or ROS 2.
• Strong skills in Python and ideally C++ or C#.
• A good technical degree qualification in a relevant subject.

This role is full time and based in the company’s Cambridgeshire offices. Full existing work permission is required without time limit or sponsorship. The benefits package includes bonuses, an enhanced pension contribution, private medical care and other perks.

Keywords: AMR, ROS, Python, C++, C#, industrial automation, robotics, medical applications, safety-critical, control systems, networking, machine vision.

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