Software Automation Engineer
hace 6 días
Oxford
Software Automation Engineer Do you want to help build the next generation of autonomous lab platforms? This role focuses on creating the automation backbone behind next-generation lab and robotics platforms. You'll work at the intersection of instruments, robots, firmware, and software - building the integrations and workflows that enable true autonomous experimentation. Expect a mix of device-level engineering, system-wide architecture, and hands-on problem solving. If you enjoy connecting hardware, software, and clever engineering to build systems that run themselves, you'll fit right in. What You'll Be Doing: • Developing automated workflows that turn complex experimental steps into structured, repeatable software protocols using robotics, • Integrate lab hardware and software, exposing firmware capabilities through clean, standard interfaces., • Contribute to system architecture design to ensure high reliability, monitoring, and performance across all automation platforms., • Break systems down, understand them deeply, and reimagine how they can be used to create innovative solutions., • Collaborate with scientific, technical, and operational colleagues to ensure automation meets real-world needs., • Experience in automation engineering, robotics, biotech, or industrial systems integration., • Proven track record of designing and deploying robust automation systems, including multi-device orchestration., • Skilled in firmware-level control, driver development, and exposing device capabilities through APIs., • Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++., • Experienced in software best practices: version control, PR reviews, documentation, and efficient workflows., • Relevant degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or similar., • Familiarity with open-source automation libraries, such as PyLabRobot., • Experience creating digital twins or virtual representations of lab devices. Hybrid working c.3 days in office Competitive salary + benefits dependent on experience. Ready to help build the next generation of intelligent robots? Apply now and join a fast-moving team shaping the future of applied robotics and AI.