Staff Control Software Engineer

Lead Control Software Engineer

Location: London
Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday–Friday
Salary: Competitive

Lead Control Software Engineer – Humanoid Robotics

A 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.

If you are a Lead Control Software Engineer with a strong background in robotics controls, C and real-time software, we would be keen to hear from you.