Robotic Software Engineer (Python, ROS) – Industrial Apps

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

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.