Robotic Software Engineer

Randstad Technologies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and technology solutions company seeks a Robotic Software Engineer to join their team in Cambridge. The role involves designing and maintaining Python-based software for safety-critical robotic systems, integrating with hardware components, and debugging complex systems. Candidates should have significant experience in industrial robotics, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with ROS. A degree in a related field is preferred. This is a permanent or contract position based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial robotics or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python for robotics, control, or automation.
• Experience with safety-critical or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python codebases for robotic systems.
• Integrate software with real-world hardware such as sensors and actuators.
• Debug and support long-running robotic systems.

Skills

Industrial or real-world robotics experience

Python as a primary programming language

Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design in Python

Experience debugging long-running Python systems

Strong experience with ROS (ROS1 or ROS2)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

Python

ROS (ROS1 or ROS2)

C++

C#

Job description

Robotic Software Engineer

Location: Melbourn, Cambridge (On-site)

Employment Type: Permanent or Contract

Salary (Permanent): £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Contract Rate: £300 - £400 per day

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Robotic Software Engineer to join our engineering team working on real‑world, safety‑critical robotic systems. This is a hands‑on role focused on developing, maintaining, and deploying robust Python‑based software for industrial and autonomous robotic platforms.

You will work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to build and operate complex physical systems including mobile robots, robotic arms, automation cells, and sensor‑driven platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain large‑scale Python codebases for robotic control systems
• Integrate software with real‑world hardware including sensors, actuators, PLCs, and robotic platforms
• Debug and support long‑running robotic systems in live environments
• Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to system architecture, safety, and reliability practices

MUST-HAVES (Non‑Negotiable)

Core Technical Requirements

• Industrial or real‑world robotics experience
  • Mobile robots, robotic arms, automation cells, or similar physical systems
• Python as a primary programming language
  • Used in robotics, control, or automation (not just data science or scripting)
  • Experience maintaining large Python codebases (not standalone scripts)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Object‑Oriented Design in Python
  • Dependency management
• Experience debugging long‑running Python systems
• Python used in safety‑critical or regulated environments

Robotics & Systems Experience

• Strong experience with ROS (ROS1 or ROS2) in real projects
• Experience with safety‑critical or reliability‑critical systems
  • Robotics, medical devices, aerospace, industrial automation, etc.
• Hardware‑adjacent software development experience
  • Sensors, actuators, PLCs, Embedded systems, Real Time behaviour
• Comfortable debugging physical systems
  • Logs, sensors, timing issues, behavioural anomalies

GOOD-TO-HAVES

• C++ and/or C# experience
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), navigation, SLAM
• Machine vision (cameras, calibration, perception)
• CI/CD in robotics environments
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, pharma manufacturing)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or Engineering

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.