Robotics Software Engineer - C++/ROS2

Redline Group Ltd; Fen Ditton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer with expertise in C++ and ROS2 to join a pioneering robotics company in Cambridge. This role involves designing and integrating advanced robotics software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and deploying software on physical hardware. Competitive salary and benefits are offered along with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience with modern C++ (C++14 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 robotic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Implement, test, and debug real-time robotic applications.

Skills

C++

ROS2

Agile methodologies

Linux platforms

Embedded systems

Education

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

Tools

Jira

NVIDIA Jetson/Xavier

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++14 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 Or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)