Role: Robotic Software Engineer

Location: Cambridge, UK

Work model:Onsite

Contract duration-6 months

We are seeking a Robotic Software Engineer for a pioneering life sciences organization. In this hands-on role, you will contribute to software design, robotic control, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, helping to deliver scalable and cost-effective manufacturing solutions for advanced therapies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all stages of software and product development including analysis, architecture, prototyping, implementation, and testing
• Collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to integrate robotic automation solutions
• Develop and debug code for robotics and automation systems
• Apply technical breadth to quickly grasp new ideas and contribute across product development and manufacturing teams
• Support product life cycle activities and contribute to scalable manufacturing solutions

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with industry experience
• High proficiency in Python; knowledge of C++ and C# is advantageous
• 0-2 years of hands-on experience in Python and ROS2, ideally with exposure to automation or robotics projects
• Ability to lead software development within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with large-scale, safety-critical systems, particularly robotics control systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and robotic prototyping software such as ROS 1/2
• Product development and life cycle experience highly desirable

If you meet the required skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.