Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Are you driven by innovation and a bias for action Vaarst is the place for you. Were a tech company committed to making a real impact through groundbreaking solutions. Join us and be part of a team that turns ideas into reality. Salary: up to 95000 Location : Bristol UK Hybrid 2 days in office per week Vaarst focuses on making the world a cleaner greener and safer place by deploying technology for good. Were using techniques inartificial intelligenceautonomy computer vision and marine robotics to create a difference in the world with underwater technology for our clients in offshore wind and the subsea industry. Take a look at one of our products in action SubSLAM X2 Unlocking the Future of Marine Robotics YouTube Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco weve announced funding of more than 30 million been voted one of the most innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zero and won awards for Best Use of AI and Best Technology Innovation. Discover your place in a hybrid team of 150 people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve a fulfilling worklife balance. Senior Robotics Software Engineer Are you arobotics software engineer eager to tackle complex challenges and develop autonomous systems Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in creating innovative solutions for maritime robotics including the autonomous inspection of offshore wind farms supporting the clean energy transition. You will help drive thetechnical direction and vision for navigation planning exploration and control of robotic systems operating in complex and challenging environments. Youwill use your extensive experience building deploying and testing productionlevel autonomy solutions. This role encompasses all aspects of robotics systems development including integration and extensive field trials. As part of a collaborative team you will lead and mentor through the entire software development life cycle: design implementation testing deployment and maintenance. Championing building quality solutions through peer reviews continuous improvement and leveraging our continuous integration pipelines. You will provide deep robotics and software engineering expertise to a crossfunctional team collaborating with experts in Robotics Perception and Machine Learning. This collaboration is crucial for delivering innovative robust highquality and valuable products. Your thorough understanding of research and the ability to work closely with researchers to translate novel ideas into tangible products will bepivotal in advancing clean energy technologies and the broader field of maritime robotics. O bjectives & Responsibilities: Vaarst is an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to change as we grow upon joining your objectives and responsibilities will include: Drive innovation in thedevelopment of autonomous roboticsystems architecting and implementing advanced features for marine applications optimising performance for scalability and efficiency. Write and maintain highquality efficient and scalable code using modern C. Champion rigorous quality standards including comprehensive code reviews unit testing and continuous integration practices. Provide technical leadership mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative growthoriented environment with technical reviews and constructive feedback. Collaborate with product teams to define project requirements and objectives. Coordinate with crossfunctional engineering teams to integrate and align various components and systems. Lead and participate in all phases of the product lifecycle from initial concept and design through to implementation testing and deployment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality. You should apply if you have. (we know its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role): Experience in software development focusing on Robotics and Modern C. Delivered successful robotic products and solutions in a professional setting with significant industry experience. Participated in and led field trials of robotic systems. mentored junior team members and led technical development Technical Skills: Expertise in developing productionlevel modern C and Python software. Advanced knowledge of robotics principles and techniques including vehicle dynamics control algorithms sensor fusion and state estimation. Experience solving robotics problems such as: Positioning and navigation of robotics vehicles within uncertain environments Mapping and path planning through unstructured terrains Vehicle dynamics and control of underactuated vehicles using PID LQR MPC Interfacing with sensors and actuators including writing drivers. Proficiency in ROS and Linux/Ubuntu environments with experience in integration and deployment of robotics systems. Familiarity with advanced robotics tools and libraries such as OpenCV PCL Eigen Numpy and Docker. Benefits At Vaarst were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our hybridremote approach and stateoftheart Bristol Office Hub provide a welcoming space designed to nurture your creativity productivity and wellbeing. In addition youll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing your very best work: Flexible hybrid working so you can work when is best for you 25 days annual leave to start with increasing to 35 days after 6 years bank holidays Private medical insurance including Dental optical which can be extended to your family Career and learning development through paid courses conferences and events Curiosity fund up to 500 to spend on learning which is not role related Up to 10% company bonus Pension up to 6% company contribution Life assurance 4X base salary Volunteering day to give back to your local community Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Cycle to work scheme Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours Flexible working options including reduced hours job share phased return to work term time working compressed hours Were a sociable tightknit team with monthly socials Hybrid working Most teams work in our offices 2 days a week to collaborate and be hands on with our technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10 minute walk from the train station with a balcony fresh fruit snacks and drinks in the office Join Vaarst in our mission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer place by deploying technology for good. Interview Process At Vaarst weve designed a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the hiring team. Application: Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions on elements that are important to the role. Talent Partner Interview: We will tell you more about the role the team and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want to learn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarst and provide answers to your questions. Aptitude Test: Demonstrate your critical thinking problemsolving abilities and workplace personality through an aptitude test. It includes a timed cognitive exercise and a workplace personality questionnaire. Technical Interview: Engage in a 45 minute technical interview with our VP of Robotics and Autonomy Well discuss our technologies key skills and team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questions you may have. Team Interview: Engage in a 1.5 hours interview with a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and share your skills and experience. Well our demo our technology and youll meet your future colleagues. Offer! If you are successful in the process youll receive an offer to join Vaarst and become part of our team. We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know. Join Vaarst help drive the transition to renewable energy apply now.