Senior Systems & Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defense technology company is seeking a hands-on software engineer to develop C++ software for autonomous systems. The role involves integrating advanced autonomy solutions and collaborating across teams with a focus on embedded systems. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Engineering and experience in C++, CMake, and robotics.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of C++ experience and CMake proficiency.
• Familiarity with embedded C and RTOS environments.
• Exposure to STM32 Cube and ROS2 (or similar middleware).
• Experience with Git, GitHub Actions, and Docker.
• Passion for robotics, autonomy, and real-world systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop C++ software for autonomous aerial and ground systems.
• Contribute to real-time software for embedded systems using C and RTOS.
• Integrate advanced autonomy using ROS2 and STM32 Cube platforms.
• Help shape the build pipeline with GitHub Actions, Docker, and CMake.
• Collaborate with autonomy, hardware, and product teams.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded systems

Git and GitHub Actions

Docker

Robotics

Education

BS in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CMake

RTOS

STM32 Cube

ROS2

Embedded Linux

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our client is an innovative defense technology company that builds cutting-edge autonomy software for unmanned systems. They have secured $10M in funding and have established relationships with defense customers. Their revolutionary approach involves rethinking autonomy from the chip up, utilizing modular AI, advanced visual-inertial sensing, and real-time edge compute technology to unlock next- mission capabilities.

We are looking for a hands-on software engineer to work on embedded systems, robotics frameworks, and cutting-edge autonomy stacks.

Responsibilties:

• Develop C++ software for autonomous aerial and ground systems
• Contribute to real-time software for embedded systems using C and RTOS
• Integrate advanced autonomy using ROS2 and STM32 Cube platforms
• Help shape their build pipeline with GitHub Actions, Docker, and CMake
• Collaborate across autonomy, hardware, and product teams to bring new capabilities to life
• Learn from (and contribute to) a high-velocity, high-integrity engineering culture

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering or related technical field
• 2-7 years of C++ experience and CMake proficiency
• Familiarity with embedded C and RTOS environments
• Exposure to STM32 Cube and ROS2 (or similar middleware)
• Experience with Git, GitHub Actions, and Docker
• Passion for robotics, autonomy, and systems that operate in the real world
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Prior work on autonomous systems or robotic platforms a plus