Robotics Software Engineer - C++/ROS2

Redline Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering robotics company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Robotics Software Engineer specializing in C++ and ROS2. The role involves designing and developing advanced robotic systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and deploying software on physical hardware. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related discipline and hands-on experience with ROS2 and modern C++. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a tech for good start-up.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Profit share

Qualifications

• Proven experience with modern C++ (C+ or later).
• Hands-on expertise with ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2).
• Experience integrating software with embedded or edge computing hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate ROS2-based software for advanced robotic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Implement, test, and debug real-time robotic applications on Linux platforms.

Skills

C++

ROS2

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson/Xavier

Jira

Gazebo

RViz

Job description

Robotics Software Engineer - C++/ROS2

Are you an experienced Robotics Software Engineer with a strong background in ROS2, C++? Are you based in the Cambridge area, or keen to join one of the UK's leading hubs for robotics and technology innovation?

If so, our client an innovative "tech for good" start-up - is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join their growing R&D team in Cambridge, supporting projects across the UK and EU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and integrate ROS2-based software for advanced robotic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, mechatronics, AI/research) in an Agile environment.
• Implement, test, and debug real-time robotic applications on Linux platforms.
• Deploy and validate robotics software on physical hardware, including field testing.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Degree or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience with modern C++ (C+ or later)
• Hands-on expertise with ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2).
• Experience integrating software with embedded or edge computing hardware (e.G. NVIDIA Jetson/Xavier).
• Exposure to ROS1 migration, simulation tools (e.G. Gazebo, RViz), and project tracking tools such as Jira.

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression and profit share within a pioneering robotics company driving real-world impact.

To apply for the Robotics Software Engineer - C++/ROS2 (Linux) role, please send your CV to (url removed) Or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).