Software Control Teleoperation Engineer

Thehumanoid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Fully funded private healthcare

Pension scheme with 8% contribution

Free daily breakfast and catered lunch

Job summary

Thehumanoid is seeking a Software Control Teleoperation Engineer in London to innovate VR-based teleoperation for humanoid robots. You'll design real-time communication software that integrates human operators with robots via VR headsets and wireless streaming. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in VR/AR, a master's or doctorate in related fields, and proficiency in C++, Python, and Unity. Enjoy meaningful time off, private healthcare, equity options, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VR/AR, real-time communication, or interactive 3D application development.
• Strong understanding of low-latency video and depth streaming.
• Proven ability to design and implement intuitive, high-performance user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop immersive VR control experiences using head-mounted displays and motion-tracked controllers.
• Architect and implement ultra-low-latency wireless communication pipelines for data streaming.
• Integrate stereo video and depth data into Unity-based VR environments.

Skills

VR/AR development

C++

Python

Real-time communication

Wireless networking

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Unity (C#)

VR headsets (e.g., Meta Quest, Vive)

Motion capture systems (e.g. OptiTrack)

Job description

About The Role

We're hiring a Software Control Teleoperation Engineer to join our Control team based in London.

We are seeking a Teleoperation Software Engineer to build the next generation of VR-based, low-latency teleoperation for humanoid robots.

You will design and implement real-time communication and visualization software that connects human operators to robots through VR headsets, motion tracking systems, and wireless video streaming - enabling fluid, natural, and data-rich human-robot interaction.

The role combines immersive VR development, wireless networking, and real-time data integration, with the goal of creating high-fidelity, data-collection-centric teleoperation experiences that allow humans to intuitively control robots while generating valuable learning data.

What You’ll Do

• Develop immersive VR control experiences using head-mounted displays (HMDs), motion-tracked controllers, and full-body capture systems.

• Architect and implement ultra-low-latency wireless communication pipelines for synchronized video, depth, and motion data streaming.

• Design and optimize encoding, compression, and transmission of multi-camera video feeds for real-time operation.

• Integrate stereo video and depth data into Unity-based VR environments, ensuring accurate spatial alignment and responsiveness.

• Implement sensor fusion and motion filtering to achieve stable, high-fidelity human-to-robot motion mapping.

• Own the UX design and interaction logic for the VR teleoperation experience — ensuring comfort, precision, and intuitiveness.

• Build tools for session recording, data annotation, and synchronization to support scalable data-collection workflows.

• Validate performance under realistic wireless-network conditions (latency, bandwidth, and signal variability).

What We’re Looking For

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in VR/AR, real-time communication, or interactive 3D application development.

• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in Unity (C#) or similar VR/AR development environments.

• Strong understanding of low-latency video and depth streaming, wireless networking, and real-time synchronization.

• Hands-on experience with VR headsets (e.g., Meta Quest, Vive), motion capture (e.g. OptiTrack), and tracking systems (Xsense suit).

• Proven ability to design and implement intuitive, high-performance user experiences in immersive environments.

Nice to have:

• Experience integrating VR-based teleoperation or remote-presence control systems.

• Familiarity with WebRTC, ROS 2, or custom real-time communication protocols.

• Understanding of stereo vision, 3D reconstruction, and multi-sensor calibration.

• Background in human-computer interaction, spatial UX design, or mixed-reality visualization.

• Strong analytical and debugging skills for real-time, distributed systems.

What We Offer

• Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.

• Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.

• Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.

• Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.

• Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.

• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.

• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.