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Robotics Software Engineer Are you a software engineer who wants to build intelligent, adaptive robotic systems? Do you enjoy designing and implementing control and autonomy software that links perception, planning, and actuation, enabling robots to interact intelligently with their environment? This role is perfect for engineers with strong robotics and control fundamentals who love working at the intersection of hardware, software, and autonomy, building systems that go beyond standard automation. If you excel in a fast-paced, exploratory engineering environment and want to push robotics and applied AI beyond existing limits while making a tangible real-world impact, this could be the right fit. What You’ll Be Doing: • Design and implement control and autonomy software for robotic platforms., • Integrate perception, planning, and actuation into cohesive, intelligent systems., • Build and maintain software architectures bridging low-level control, perception, and high-level planning., • Configure and extend robotic middleware and interfaces (e.g., ROS 2 or similar), • Contribute to and leverage simulation, modelling, and validation of robotic systems in virtual environments (e.g., Nvidia Isaac, Gazebo) and physical labs., • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to combine software, hardware, and intelligence., • Contribute to the full engineering lifecycle, including architecture, lab testing, and documentation. What We’re Looking For: • Degree or equivalent experience in Robotics, Mechatronics, Control, or Computer Engineering., • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in real-time or distributed robotics software., • Solid understanding of control theory, kinematics, dynamics, and state estimation., • Comfortable working close to hardware and integrating sensors, actuators, perception systems and real-time control., • Analytical thinker able to translate theory into reliable, real-world robotic systems. Nice to Have: • Experience with autonomy frameworks, navigation, or multi-sensor integration., • Familiarity with real-time communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, Modbus) or PLCs., • Strong Mechatronics understanding, • Exposure to simulation and validation tools for robotic systems., • Knowledge of Machine Learning principles for perception or control. Offices and Lab located in Oxford. Hybrid working c.3 days in office Salary £80,000 - £150,000 + 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.

This position contributes to the development of a large-scale digital product designed to support students in building career-ready skills and accessing employment opportunities. At the same time, the platform enables organisations to connect with emerging talent in a more effective and targeted way. You’ll be involved in shaping a modern, customer-facing web application that serves a substantial user base, working closely with product, design, and engineering colleagues. Why you’ll enjoy it here Technology sits at the heart of what we do. Our teams build tools that benefit learners, educators, and employers alike. You’ll join a growing engineering function working on a modern, service-oriented platform. The environment is collaborative, forward-thinking, and encourages experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement. Engineers are trusted to influence decisions and help evolve both the product and the technical foundations behind it. Who this role is for This opportunity suits a JavaScript-focused software engineer with solid experience across the full stack. You should be comfortable working with modern front-end frameworks, server-side JavaScript, and APIs, and enjoy collaborating within autonomous, Agile teams. A curiosity for clean design, scalable systems, and well-tested code will be key to succeeding in this role. What you’ll be responsible for Delivering product value • Work as part of a cross-disciplinary Agile team to deliver features aligned to the product roadmap, • Tackle day-to-day development tasks and resolve technical challenges as they arise, • Contribute to quality standards by helping define acceptance criteria and writing automated tests, • Support reliable deployment and release processes, • Identify areas of technical debt and suggest pragmatic improvements, • Monitor and enhance performance and resilience, • Share knowledge, ideas, and lessons learned with the wider engineering community, • Proactively suggest improvements to tooling, processes, and ways of working, • Keep skills current by exploring new frameworks, tools, and techniques Skills and experience Essential • Degree in Computer Science or a comparable technical qualification, • Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills, • Experience building applications with Node.js, • Hands-on experience with a modern front-end framework (such as React, Angular, or Vue), • Building and consuming RESTful APIs, • Familiarity with API specifications and documentation standards, • Experience with relational and non-relational databases, • Version control and CI/CD workflows, • Containerised services and distributed architectures Nice to have • Automated testing (unit and integration), • Experience with NestJS, • Static or hybrid site frameworks (e.g. Next.js), • Messaging or search technologies, • Exposure to Java-based services, • Cloud platforms, particularly AWS What we’re looking for • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Confidence navigating and enhancing large, established codebases, • Understanding of software design principles and patterns, • Outcome-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, • Clear communicator who works well in team-based environments, • High standards for accuracy, quality, and maintainability, • Adaptable, curious, and keen to learn, • Passion for well-crafted software and professional engineering practices, • Respectful, trustworthy, and supportive of colleagues

Full Stack JavaScript Engineer – Join a Modern Product Team Oxfordshire-Based | Hybrid | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits Looking for a full stack role with real impact? Excited by modern architectures, meaningful features, and collaboration? Keen to grow your skills with a forward-thinking engineering team? We’re working with a fast-evolving organisation on the lookout for a talented Full Stack JavaScript Engineer to join a high-performing digital product team. You’ll work on new and expanding platforms built with scalable, modern tech — contributing to features that serve thousands of users across the UK and beyond. Why This Role Is Great • Own meaningful work from day one – contribute to real product improvements that users depend on daily., • Work with modern technologies – microservices, containers, TypeScript, and a choice of leading JS frameworks., • Build things right – unit and integration testing, clean code, peer reviews, and sensible Agile practices., • Be part of a thoughtful team – collaborate with engineers, product owners, and designers in a supportive squad model., • Keep growing – access dedicated time for personal development and exposure to varied tools, systems, and challenges. What You’ll Be Doing • Building and maintaining full stack JavaScript applications using modern frameworks., • Designing, consuming, and documenting REST APIs across distributed systems., • Collaborating closely with other engineers and stakeholders in an Agile environment., • Writing well-tested, secure, and maintainable code — with a focus on quality., • Helping evolve internal practices around performance, reliability, and security., • Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and dev tooling for smooth delivery., • Sharing ideas and technical insights across a growing engineering community. What You’ll Work With You’ll get hands-on with a wide range of modern technologies, including: • JavaScript & TypeScript, • Node.js on the server side, • Frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue, • REST APIs and API documentation tools (e.g. OpenAPI), • Relational and non-relational databases (SQL & NoSQL), • Git, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines, • Docker, containers, and microservice-based infrastructure Bonus experience (not required, but nice to have): • NestJS, Next.js, or Gatsby, • Automated testing with Jest, • Message queues (e.g. RabbitMQ), • Search technologies (e.g. SOLR), • Experience with Java (especially Vert.x), • Cloud exposure, especially AWS About You You’re a capable full stack engineer with hands-on experience across the JavaScript ecosystem. You enjoy solving real-world problems with clean, scalable code — and thrive in collaborative environments where quality and shared learning are key. You may have: • Practical experience delivering full stack web apps using modern JS tools., • A good understanding of software design patterns and system architecture., • A curiosity-driven mindset and passion for continual learning., • Great communication skills and a collaborative approach to work., • A structured way of thinking and a detail-oriented eye., • A degree in Computer Science, related qualifications, or equivalent hands-on experience. The Offer • Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week), • Fully remote (UK-based), or flexible hybrid if preferred, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Inclusive, supportive culture that values your input and growth, • Dedicated personal development time to explore new tools and approaches, • A chance to work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, product-focused environment Inclusion Matters We — and our client — are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. If you don’t meet every single requirement but feel you’d be a great fit, we still encourage you to apply. Interested? If you’re a Full Stack JavaScript Engineer ready to join a modern, fast-paced team building useful, high-quality digital products — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, or reach out for a confidential chat.

QPU Software Engineer Location: Oxford, UK A world-leading quantum computing company, backed by global technology leaders including Google, is expanding its QPU Software Engineering team and is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to help build the software stack that powers next-generation quantum hardware. In this role, you will develop software that orchestrates and controls the full quantum hardware stack - from real-time control of lasers and FPGAs through to system-wide configuration, diagnostics, and feedback. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, quantum physics, and advanced hardware, enabling precise, reliable, and scalable quantum operations. Role Overview As part of a highly multidisciplinary engineering team, you will collaborate closely with physicists, systems architects, and hardware engineers to design and implement robust software infrastructure for controlling and operating quantum processing units (QPUs). Key Responsibilities • Design and implement software systems for orchestrating quantum experiments, including pulse sequence generation, device coordination, and real-time system control, • Develop and maintain APIs and middleware connecting low-level hardware control (FPGAs, DACs, timing systems) with higher-level orchestration software and compilers, • Implement reliable communication and synchronization protocols across embedded and distributed system components, • Translate experimental and system-level requirements into high-performance, testable software features in collaboration with physicists and system architects, • Contribute to diagnostics, calibration, and validation routines for hardware performance monitoring, • Build tooling to support automation, test infrastructure, system state management, and logging, • Participate in system bring-up, integration testing, and cross-disciplinary debugging, • Influence software architecture decisions, participate in code reviews, and help establish best engineering practices Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, • 5+ years of experience developing software for hardware control, embedded systems, or distributed systems, • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, with hands-on experience interfacing with hardware (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet), • Experience working with real-time systems or hardware-in-the-loop control environments, • Familiarity with timing and synchronization systems (e.g. PTP) and communication stacks, • Proven ability in system integration, testing, and performance optimisation Preferred Experience • Background in scientific instrumentation, lab automation, or quantum hardware control systems, • Experience with FPGA-based systems, DAC/ADC control, or pulse sequencing frameworks, • Exposure to embedded Linux, RTOS, or custom firmware development, • Knowledge of calibration, feedback, and control-loop algorithms, • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams at the intersection of software, hardware, and advanced science Why Join? • Work on cutting-edge quantum computing systems at the forefront of global research and commercialisation, • Collaborate with world-class engineers, physicists, and architects, • Join a well-funded organisation backed by major technology leaders, with long-term ambition and scale

Expert-level understanding of GPU architecture, high-speed networking for distributed training, and performance profiling to resolve bottlenecks.

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Focus (Viator). Working closely alongside product managers and designers, our engineers are part of the full process from software design, to code, to test, to deployment and back again. The Viator Experiences Engineering team is distributed across Europe and is re

Senior EC&I Engineer, COR7345B As an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation), you'll leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to work with both internal and external engineering staff to produce electrical system designs for a variety of projects for external clients, including positioning controls for remote handling systems, machinery controls, safety circuits and LV/ELV systems to name but a few. The Senior EC&I Engineer will use electrical CAD software to produce schematics, hook-ups and other electrical design documentation, and will also take the lead on risk assessments and hazard analysis as well as supporting physical commissioning and in-house test activities. The Company The Senior EC&I Engineer will join a leading company working with clients in the nuclear sector, offering comprehensive, cutting-edge engineering solutions. The successful Senior EC&I Engineer will be joining a team who drive innovation, solve complex challenges with advanced technology and focus on sustainability and safety. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a role with excellent development opportunities in an interesting and diverse environment. Our client is committed to hiring candidates from a diverse background. They want to bring out the best in people by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. Benefits Hybrid working - 3 days in the Oxfordshire office, with 2 days working from home Annual bonus Flexible working Life Assurance 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays Healthcare support What's required to be successful in this Senior EC&I Engineer role? Proven experience within electrical engineering, with skills in electrical design, safety circuits, distributed I/O and low voltage systems to name a few Experience of producing electrical systems designs for complex machinery in areas such as remote handling, robotics, motion control - encoders/resolvers - etc. Use of electrical CAD software such as Trimble (Amtech), PAScal and SEE So What's Next? If you are a Senior EC&I Engineer looking for your next technical challenge, and would like to know more about this excellent opportunity; apply now for immediate consideration! Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business. #ChannelC #GB TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Electrical Engineer, COR7345 As an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to work with both internal and external engineering staff to produce electrical system designs for a variety of projects for external clients, including positioning controls for remote handling systems, machinery controls, safety circuits and LV/ELV systems to name but a few. The Senior Electrical Engineer will use electrical CAD software to produce schematics, hook-ups and other electrical design documentation, and will also take the lead on risk assessments and hazard analysis as well as supporting physical commissioning and in-house test activities. The Company The Senior Electrical Engineer will join a leading company working with clients in the nuclear sector, offering comprehensive, cutting-edge engineering solutions. The successful Senior Electrical Engineer will be joining a team who drive innovation, solve complex challenges with advanced technology and focus on sustainability and safety. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a role with excellent development opportunities in an interesting and diverse environment. Our client is committed to hiring candidates from a diverse background. They want to bring out the best in people by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. Benefits Hybrid working - 3 days in the Oxfordshire office, with 2 days working from home Annual bonus Flexible working Life Assurance 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays Healthcare support What's required to be successful in this Senior Electrical Engineer role? Proven experience within electrical engineering, with skills in electrical design, safety circuits, distributed I/O and low voltage systems to name a few Experience of producing electrical systems designs for complex machinery in areas such as remote handling, robotics, motion control - encoders/resolvers - etc. Use of electrical CAD software such as Trimble (Amtech), PAScal and SEE So What's Next? If you are a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for your next technical challenge, and would like to know more about this excellent opportunity; apply now for immediate consideration! Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business. #ChannelC #GB TPBN1_UKTJ

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new.From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still.We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.And we do it all right here at Sky.The Global Str

Engineering Manager – Ceph & Distributed Storage. Engineering Manager – Ceph & Distributed Storage. We are hiring an Engineering Manager for Ceph & Distributed Storage.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new.From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still.We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.And we do it all right here at Sky.The Global Str

Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in building distributed services, proficiency in Python, and a strong background in cloud ecosystems.

A leading betting exchange company in Greater London is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to design and maintain core services.Candidates should have over 4 years of experience with Python or a compiled language, strong communication skills, and a passion for technology.The role involves collabo

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new.From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still.We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.And we do it all right here at Sky.Design, build,

Ideal candidates will have 6-8+ years in distributed system design, hands-on experience with Kubernetes, and proven leadership skills.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new.From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still.We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.The Global Streaming Data Platforms (GS‑Data) d

This role offers a distributed work setting, a personal learning budget, and opportunities to travel for company events.

The role involves collaborating with engineers to develop a robust distributed calculation engine.

A leading e-commerce company in Greater London is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer III to enhance marketplace security through scalable distributed systems.

A financial market infrastructure organization is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive innovative technology projects.The successful candidate will have a passion for leading teams, possess over 3 years’ experience in Oracle RDBMS and SQL development, and work flexibly in a hybr

A leading internet services provider is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer for their Data Platform to enhance data delivery systems. Ideal candidates should have expertise in distributed systems and a technical background in data management.

You will design and implement robust services, write efficient code, and work on distributed systems to help onboard millions to the crypto experience.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new.From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still.We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.The Global Streaming Data Platforms (GS‑Data) d

Distributed Systems Engineer - Data Platform - Analytics and Alerts. Solid foundation in computer science – algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and concurrency. Distributed Systems Engineer - Data Platform - Analytics and Alerts.

You will develop high-performance tools and services, contribute to best practices through code reviews, and handle distributed systems and automation pipelines.

Candidates should have significant experience in Python, architectural roles, and distributed systems, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

A leading technology firm is looking for a Distributed Systems Engineer to join their DATA Org. Ideal candidates will have expertise in software development, particularly in distributed systems and APIs, and possess strong analytical skills.

An innovative AI startup is seeking a founding ML Engineer to join their Flower Frontier Model Team in the UK.You will be instrumental in developing state-of-the-art AI models that challenge conventional practices.The role demands exceptional software engineering skills, particularly in Python and M

Distributed Systems Engineer, Analytical Database Platform. Distributed Systems Engineer, Analytical Database Platform. A solid foundation in computer science, including algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and concurrency.

A leading broadcaster in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, test, and maintain software for data integration.This role involves delivering secure software and mentoring team members.Candidates should have strong Scala experience, familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, and a bac

A leading crypto company in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer – Rust – Backend – Pro.This role involves designing and implementing robust Rust services, collaborating across teams, and owning the backend architecture.The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of software engineering experi

Data Delivery / Data Pipeline: This team is responsible for the design, development, and operation of our distributed data delivery pipeline. Distributed Systems Engineer - Data Platform - Logs and Audit Logs. Distributed Systems Engineer - Data Platform - Logs and Audit Logs.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new.From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still.We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.The Global Streaming Data Platforms (GS‑Data) d

A leading AI company in Greater London is seeking exceptional software engineers to tackle critical product and technical challenges.You will thrive in a meritocratic environment and be expected to contribute directly to the company's mission.Candidates should possess strong communication skills and

Build and operate a high‑throughput, low‑latency distributed data delivery pipeline written primarily in Go, ingesting, processing, and routing massive volumes of data from Cloudflare’s global network to multi‑core destinations. Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable distributed

We design, develop, deploy and operate the real-time distributed exchange systems that run 24/7 all year long. Our tech stack includes Rust (low-latency distributed services), Python (property based testing and scripting) and parts written in C++ and Erlang which are gradually decommissioned.

Designing, consuming, and documenting REST APIs across distributed systems.

Financial Services Consultancy | Payments & Gateways.Oxford area (Hybrid - 3 days in office).I'm currently working with a well-established.The business specialises in delivering complex, high-volume systems for banks, FinTech's, and payment providers, with projects heavily focused on.This is a hybri

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!.For 30 years we’ve been independently developing and publishing incredible video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley, but Rebellion is more than just games.We have our own film studio, we create board games, publish books, and throu

Full Stack Developer (Space/Mission-Critical Systems/Ground Segment Software).Oxford - Hybrid 2 days per week in office.Must possess an EU or Five Eyes passport (UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia).Has worked Full Stack with Java, Python or C++ paired with JS/TS, ideally React.Must have worked o

Full Stack Developer (Space/Mission-Critical Systems/Ground Segment Software)Oxford - Hybrid 2 days per week in office.Must possess an EU or Five Eyes passport (UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia).Has worked Full Stack with Java, Python or C++ paired with JS/TS, ideally React.Must have worked on

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of advanced engineering and manufacturing.With a global presence and a growing UK footprint, this company is renowned for pushing boundaries and delivering innovation across high-impact sectors.A cutting-edge engineering company is devel

A rapidly growing specialist manufacturing business is looking to recruit a talented.This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in aerospace and additive manufacturing.The company is building a unified software platform that consolidates commercial and internal engineeri

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgetta

Are you a junior engineer with a passion for Embedded Systems and C++?.Imagine having the opportunity to shape the future of a burgeoning RTOS company with your decisions.Are you eager to work with cutting-edge technology in the field of software development and embedded systems? Look no further!.As

Software Engineer to help build the software stack that powers next-generation quantum hardware.In this role, you will develop software that orchestrates and controls the full quantum hardware stack - from.You will work at the intersection of software engineering, quantum physics, and advanced hardw

Graduate / Junior Software Engineer – C++.This role is for a junior or graduate.You’ll work on performance-focused software that processes very large data files.It’s not a real-time environment, but efficiency, memory usage, and clean design matter.You’ll write new C++ code, improve an exist

Software Engineer - Onsite, Oxford.Our client is a pioneering company developing cutting-edge software platforms that enable process optimisation and automation in additive manufacturing and beyond.Design, develop, and maintain novel software platforms for:.Data management, traceability, visualisati