Senior Robotics Software Engineer (m/f/d)
ARX Robotics is an European defence technology company developing autonomous ground vehicles and software platforms for armed forces, with an UK office in London. They're hiring a Senior Robotics Software Engineer (m/f/d) in London (hybrid). This software engineering role sits within the UK's growing defence technology sector.
About the role
We’re looking for a motivated Senior Robotics Software Engineer (m/f/d) to join our software team who'll create cutting-edge, unmanned ground vehicles for governmental and civilian applications. In your day-to-day work, you’ll design efficient and scalable software systems to enable seamless communication, collaboration, and performance optimisation across robotic devices.
To join our team, you should be excited to:
- Design and implement robotic software architectures to ensure robust device communication and optimise system performance
- Develop and integrate software solutions for sensors, actuators, and electronic systems in robotics applications
- Define and optimise communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, wireless) for secure and reliable data exchange
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components
- Establish best practices for modular and scalable software development in robotics
- Conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of robotic systems
- Provide technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and streamline development processes
- Mentor and guide team members in adopting architectural principles and best practices
Your Profile
- Over 5 years of hands-on experience in robotics software development
- Proficient in C++ with extensive experience using ROS2 (Robot Operating System)
- Deep understanding of robotic systems architecture, including sensors, actuators, embedded computing platforms, and real-time system constraints
- Well-versed in communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, TCP/UDP, and serial interfaces
- Strong background in Linux environments, containerization with Docker, and implementation of modern CI/CD pipelines
- Proven problem-solving and debugging skills, particularly in systems involving hardware-software integration.
- Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
- Willingness to travel (UK and EU primarily) and work in operational or military environments during field trials and customer events
- Fluency in English is required and German is nice to have
- Eligibility to work in the UK is required
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
- Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
- Room for professional growth and development
- Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups
We recognise that members of the Armed Forces community may have unique career paths and may face particular challenges due to service life. We welcome applications from members of our Armed Forces Community and will take relevant circumstances into account during our recruitment process.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and used only to help us understand any context we should consider, such as career gaps or frequent relocations, all with the aim of ensuring members of the Armed Forces community are not unfairly disadvantaged.
About Us
ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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About ARX Robotics
ARX Robotics is a Munich-based defence technology company developing autonomous ground vehicles and software platforms for European armed forces. Founded in 2021 by former German Bundeswehr officers Marc Wietfeld, Maximilian Wied, and Stefan Röbel, the company builds modular unmanned ground systems including the Gereon tracked reconnaissance vehicle and Hector scalable autonomous platform, alongside Mithra OS, an AI-powered system for modernising legacy military fleets. ARX systems are already deployed in Ukraine and along NATO's eastern flank, and the company is field testing with British Armed Forces. In 2025, ARX announced a £45M investment in a UK manufacturing facility expected to produce 1,800 autonomous systems annually. The company raised a €42M Series A led by HV Capital.