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Robotics Software Engineer

Job in City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listing for: HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies)
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Robotics, Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Robotics Software Engineer (for future vacancies)
Location: City Of London

About Shadow Robot Company

The Shadow Robot Company is an established, employee‑owned, international and world‑leading robotics company based in London (Gospel Oak). We develop and create exceptional robots for advancing dexterity, working with dexterous hand products and teleoperation systems that solve real‑world problems.

Our small team of 32 people represents seventeen different nationalities across our London and Madrid offices. We're united by our core values:

  • We care about each other
  • We enjoy challenging the impossible
  • Compassionate
Why Join Our Talent Community?

While we don't have an immediate opening, our Software Engineering team grows regularly. By registering your interest, you'll be first to know when new opportunities arise.

What software engineering at Shadow Robot looks like:
  • Work on stimulating problems delivering solutions using advanced robotic systems
  • Develop software for dexterous hand products and teleoperation systems
  • Collaborate with an international team of robotics specialists
  • Access cutting‑edge hardware in our Gospel Oak office (2 minutes from the station)
  • Balance challenging development tasks with testing, documentation, and continuous improvement
What We Typically Look For

Core requirements:

  • Commercial software engineering experience, ideally with integration and testing focus
  • Strong C++ and Python programming skills in Linux environments
  • Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System)
  • Professional or personal project experience developing code for robots
  • Problem‑solving mindset with a positive outlook on solutions

Valued experience:

  • Embedded programming (professional or personal projects)
  • Robot simulation experience
  • Love of learning in environments that encourage growth
  • Team‑oriented approach with no ego
Our Environment

You'll thrive here if you:

  • Love continuous learning and skill development
  • Excel in small, collaborative teams
  • Believe that when one person succeeds, we all succeed
  • Value working in a supportive, arrogance‑free culture
Register Your Interest

Ready to be first in line for future Software Engineering opportunities at Shadow Robot?

Register your interest below and Helen from our talent partner, HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies), will keep you informed when positions become available.

We look forward to connecting with you about future opportunities to join our mission of advancing robotic dexterity.

Location:

Gospel Oak, London. Company Type:
Employee‑owned. Team Size: 36 people across UK and Spain.

No agencies, please - liaise with HFBAC if you're exploring the PSL.

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