Staff Software Engineer - Robotics & Life Sciences Automation

GPW Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead technical direction and deliver cutting-edge solutions in robotics and life sciences automation. This hybrid role demands expertise in high-performance software development and a strong background in Windows software integration. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a deep knowledge of real-time systems, and proficiency in Python. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of lab automation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in high-performance or high-throughput software development.
• 4+ years integrating hardware, robotics, or Windows-based instruments.
• Strong experience with Python; familiarity with Go, Rust, C/C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement high-throughput, real‑time integrations between robotics platforms and diverse life‑science instruments.
• Design SDKs, abstractions, and tooling for scalable, repeatable integrations.
• Lead technical direction through architecture, patterns, and reviews.
• Drive a culture of quality, experimentation, and autonomy.

Skills

High-performance software development

Integrating hardware and robotics

.NET expertise

Python

Knowledge of Go, Rust, C/C++

Real-time systems

Job description

Staff Software Engineer – Robotics & Life Sciences Automation

Location : Greater London, UK – Hybrid (2 days / week onsite)

Salary Band : £70,000 - £75,000

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead technical direction and deliver cutting‑edge solutions in robotics and life sciences automation. This role combines hands‑on development with architectural leadership, enabling seamless integration between robotic platforms and scientific instruments. If you thrive in complex environments and want to shape the future of lab automation, this is an exciting opportunity.

What We’re Looking For :

• 10+ years in high-performance or high-throughput software development
• 4+ years integrating hardware, robotics, or Windows-based instruments
• Expertise in Windows software integrations and .NET
• Strong experience with Python; familiarity with Go, Rust, C / C++ is a plus
• Deep knowledge of real‑time systems, streaming, concurrency, and distributed systems

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect and implement high-throughput, real‑time integrations between robotics platforms and diverse life‑science instruments
• Design SDKs, abstractions, and tooling for scalable, repeatable integrations
• Lead technical direction through architecture, patterns, and reviews
• Drive a culture of quality, experimentation, and autonomy

Nice to Have :

• Experience exp...