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...