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Robotics Software Engineer - Future Opportunities
About the Shadow Robot Company
The Shadow Robot Company is an established, employee-owned, international and world-leading robotics company based in London (Gospel Oak).
We develop and create exceptional robots for advancing dexterity, working with dexterous hand products and teleoperation systems that solve real-world problems.
Our values
Care about one another.
Challenge the impossible.
Be compassionate.
Our small team of 32 people represents seventeen different nationalities across our London and Madrid offices. We’re united by our core values.
Why Join Our Talent Community?
While we don’t have an immediate opening, our Software Engineering team grows regularly. By registering your interest, you’ll be first to know when new opportunities arise.
What software engineering at Shadow Robot looks like:
Work on stimulating problems delivering solutions using advanced robotic systems
Develop software for dexterous hand products and teleoperation systems
Collaborate with an international team of robotics specialists
Access cutting-edge hardware in our Gospel Oak office (2 minutes from the station)
Balance challenging development tasks with testing, documentation, and continuous improvement
What We Typically Look For
Core requirements:
Commercial software engineering experience, ideally with integration and testing focus
Strong C++ and Python programming skills in Linux environments
Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System)
Professional or personal project experience developing code for robots
Problem-solving mindset with a positive outlook on solutions
Valued experience:
Embedded programming (professional or personal projects)
Robot simulation experience
Love of learning in environments that encourage growth
Team-oriented approach with no ego
Our Environment
You’ll thrive here if you:
Love continuous learning and skill development
Excel in small, collaborative teams
Believe that when one person succeeds, we all succeed
Value working in a supportive, arrogance-free culture
Register Your Interest
Ready to be first in line for future Software Engineering opportunities at Shadow Robot?
Please register your interest here and Helen from our talent partner, HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies), will keep you informed when positions become available.
We look forward to connecting with you about future opportunities to join our mission of advancing robotic dexterity.