Job title: Tech Lead – C++ / Python (Robotics)
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Stock Options
Role Location: London (onsite / hybrid)
The company: Robotics Scale-Up at the Cutting Edge of AI & Autonomy!
Role and responsibilities:
I’m looking to recruit a Tech Lead (C++/Python) to take ownership of top-level robot application development at a pioneering robotics company. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide architecture, integrate modules across teams, and play a key part in deploying real-world robotics systems.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Developing and maintaining top-level robot application code.
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Integrating modules from cross-functional teams: controls, navigation, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and platform.
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Designing and evolving application-side architecture and interfaces.
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Making pragmatic technical decisions to accelerate delivery.
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Collaborating with product teams to balance trade-offs and priorities.
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Debugging systems in both simulation and real-world hardware.
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Occasionally travelling to customer sites to test and validate deployments.
Job requirements:
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5+ years’ experience in robotics or related fields.
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Strong C++ skills with a track record of building production systems.
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Solid understanding of robotic systems: control, navigation, perception, and learning.
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Experience with ROS/ROS2 or equivalent middleware.
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Ability to read, understand, and integrate code from other teams.
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Hands-on approach to robots, test setups, and hardware debugging.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have:
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Experience deploying robots in the field or at customer sites.
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Familiarity with telemetry, logging, and system diagnostics.
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Exposure to operator UX and teleoperation systems.
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Comfort working under uncertainty and with real-world constraints.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary + participation in our Stock Option Plan.
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Paid vacation (adjusted based on local labour laws).
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Freedom to influence product direction and own key initiatives.
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Collaboration with top-tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
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Startup culture that values speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy.
If interested, apply to be considered!
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