OverviewDescriptionRole: Robotics Software Engineer - The National RobotariumGrade: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annumContract Type: Full Time, 18 Months FTC, 35hrs per weekPurpose of RoleWorking within the National Robotarium Engineering team, we are seeking to appoint a highly capable, flexible and driven Robotics Software Engineer to lead and execute projects with industry and research partners.The projects will include robotic-oriented software engineering, development, and test in the main. However, opportunity will also exist to be involved with projects related to National Robotarium facilities, assisting startups and small businesses and outreach and public engagement programs.ResponsibilitiesGather user requirements and build robotic/AI solutions.Clearly articulate potential solutions and explain the relative merits.Involvement in the development of proposals for new projectsDevelopment of Robotic and AI solutions on time and to cost budgetsWork within multi-disciplinary teams, sometimes more than one team at a timeShare technical findings with the engineering team as neededWork with project managers on projects and monitor and report progressRepresent the National Robotarium within various forumsInvolvement in customer visits and demonstrationsInvolvement in schools outreach programsCollaborate with other Research Associates and Ph.D. students working on related projectsAbout UsThe National Robotarium is recruiting a Robotics Software Engineer to deliver the vision of the National Robotarium to ”become globally recognised as significant in Robotics and AI”. This is an opportunity to get involved at the very start of an incredibly exciting journey to help the development and the adoption of AI enabled Robotics into the economy and into society. Be involved in finding and developing solutions for health and social care, for renewable energy, for future travel, for medical needs and for today’s business needs. Work with partners from many sectors, industrial, health, hospitality, and renewables to create AI and Robotic solutions to real world problems. Develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and energetic environment.Essential: Education, Qualifications and ExperienceMSc/PhD in Robotics or Computer ScienceExperience working on Robotics developmentExperience of working withC/C++ or PythonROS 1 or 2 or similar middlewareFluency with Linux, Git, containerisation (Docker) and CI/CD (GitHub/GitHub Actions)Strong background in software engineeringAbility towork independently, and in a teamresearch, analyse and present complex information effectively with good attention to detailquickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environmentExperience of working in collaborative projectsExcellent written and oral presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, able to understand and communicate complex issues effectivelyGood knowledge and understanding of relevant legal, statutory and governance applications and turning them into good practiceDesirableExperience of working on/withHardware and Software integrationDocker Compose, Ansible, and TerraformContinuous Integration/DeploymentFleet-scale deployment or edge-computing experienceDistributed systems across multiple networksDemonstratable experience in Software Engineering/Software ArchitecturePublic speaking, STEM outreach or community leadershipHow To ApplyApplications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Monday 29th September 2025. Please submit via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment system with: (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CVEquality, Diversity and InclusionHeriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers. Use our total rewards calculator to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. #J-18808-Ljbffr