Robotic Software Engineer

Role:
Robotic Software Engineer

Location:

Cambridge, UK

Work model:

Onsite

Contract duration-6 Months

We are seeking a Robotic Software Engineer for a pioneering life sciences organization. In this hands-on role, you will contribute to software design, robotic control, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, helping to deliver scalable and cost-effective manufacturing solutions for advanced therapies.

Responsibilities

Contribute to all stages of software and product development including analysis, architecture, prototyping, implementation, and testing
Collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to integrate robotic automation solutions
Develop and debug code for robotics and automation systems
Apply technical breadth to quickly grasp new ideas and contribute across product development and manufacturing teams
Support product lifecycle activities and contribute to scalable manufacturing solutions

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with industry experience
High proficiency in Python; knowledge of C++ and C# is advantageous
0-2 years of hands‑on experience in Python and ROS2, ideally with exposure to automation or robotics projects
Ability to lead software development within a multidisciplinary team

Experience with large-scale, safety-critical systems, particularly robotics control systems
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and robotic prototyping software such as ROS 1/2
Product development and lifecycle experience highly desirable

If you meet the required skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy