Staff Control Software Engineer

Lead Control Software EngineerLocation: London Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday-Friday Salary: Competitive

Lead Control Software Engineer - Humanoid RoboticsA leading technology business is developing advanced humanoid robots designed for real-world industrial applications.

We are looking for a Lead Control Software Engineer to develop the real-time software responsible for controlling the movement and behaviour of these robotic systems.

This is a highly hands-on role combining robotics control, software development and technical leadership.

Key Skills

• C
• Python
• Robotics control systems
• Real-time control
• ROS2
• Real-time Linux and/or RTOS
• Robotics simulation
• HIL testing
• Physical robot validation
• Software architecture
• Automated testing
• CI/CD

The Role

As a Lead Control Software Engineer, you will:

• Develop real-time control software for humanoid robots.
• Develop and optimise production-quality C and Python.
• Take control algorithms from research and prototype through to production.
• Deploy and validate software on physical robotic systems.
• Work with simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions.
• Develop automated testing and software release processes.
• Work closely with robotics, mechanical, AI and systems engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.
• Help establish engineering standards as the robotic platform scales.

About You

We are looking for a Lead Control Software Engineer with strong experience developing control software for complex robotic systems.

You should have

• Significant commercial experience in robotics control software.
• Strong hands-on C experience.
• Strong Python skills.
• Experience with real-time control systems.
• Experience with ROS2, real-time Linux and/or an RTOS.
• Experience taking algorithms from research/prototype into production.
• Experience with robotics simulation and HIL testing.
• Experience validating software on physical robots.
• Experience contributing to software architecture.
• Understanding of automated testing, CI/CD and software releases.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a Lead Control Software Engineer to work on technically challenging problems within humanoid robotics.

You will have the opportunity to influence

• Control software architecture
• Robotics control systems
• Engineering standards
• Production software development
• The development of advanced humanoid robotic platforms

The business is progressing its technology from advanced R&D towards real-world industrial deployment.