Robotics Engineer (Rust/C++) – Real-Time Swarm Control

Quantum-Systems GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Bike-Leasing

Corporate Benefits

Employee events

Job summary

Quantum-Systems GmbH in London seeks a Core Developer (Rust/ C++) with 5+ years of backend experience to build real-time swarm robotics and sensor-control systems. You will design and optimize core architectures for distributed robotics platforms and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice to have: robotics or swarm control exposure, cloud platforms, Docker, or Kubernetes for scalable deployments, plus a startup-speed mindset and independence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with a strong focus on real-time systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Rust, with a solid understanding of modern software development practices.
• Experience in building and optimizing backend architectures for distributed systems.
• Familiarity with network protocols, multithreading, and low-latency data processing.
• Ability to work independently, solve complex technical problems, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable systems for swarm control and sensor management.
• Implement efficient communication protocols and real-time processing solutions for robotics.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate backend components with robotics software and sensor networks.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability in a distributed robotics environment.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and software design decisions.

Skills

C++

Rust

Real-time systems

Backend development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Quantum-Systems GmbH in London seeks a Core Developer (Rust/ C++) with 5+ years of backend experience to build real-time swarm robotics and sensor-control systems. You will design and optimize core architectures for distributed robotics platforms and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice to have: robotics or swarm control exposure, cloud platforms, Docker, or Kubernetes for scalable deployments, plus a startup-speed mindset and independence.