Senior Robotics Software Engineer

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Assetcool
Deep tech firm boosting power grid capacity with robotic nanocoatings applied to overhead lines.
Design and implement C++/CUDA software for robotic platforms on NVIDIA Jetson.
24 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
22 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Power Engineering
Grid Infrastructure
Overhead Power Lines
Robotics
Material Science
Coatings Technology
Role
What you would be doing
communication frameworks
camera integration
driver development
gpu pipelines
c++ development
jetson architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, AI, and control engineers) to deliver fully integrated robotic systems.
  • Deploy and validate software on physical robotic platforms in lab and field trials.
  • Build robust gRPC- and MQTT-based communication frameworks between robots and operator interfaces.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring best practices in software design and code quality.
  • Integrate and manage multi-camera systems (USB, IP, GMSL2).
  • Implement device drivers and low-level control software for actuators, pumps, sensors, and ESCs over CAN, SPI, I²C, and UART.
  • Ensure smooth integration with iOS-based operator GUI (real-time telemetry, video, and control).
  • Develop fault-tolerant, multi-threaded, and asynchronous systems for field deployment.
  • Develop and optimise GPU-accelerated pipelines (CUDA, TensorRT, Nvenc) for real-time vision, telemetry, and control.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of C++17/20 software for robotic platforms.
  • Work on groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the power grid.
  • Architect and maintain the robotic platform system on NVIDIA Jetson Orin for scalable and reliable multi-module communication.
What you bring
c++
cuda
python
jetson
grpc
bs/ms/phd

We’re looking for ambitious, mission-driven individuals who are excited to work hard alongside their colleagues to build and deploy world-leading technology that tackles some of the planet’s most urgent infrastructure challenges.

  • Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills with attention to timing, reliability, and fault recovery.
  • Familiarity with protobufs, real-time streaming, and edge/cloud telemetry architectures.
  • Track record of developing camera-based systems (optical, stereoscopic vision, or similar)
  • Exposure to simulation environments (Gazebo, Isaac, Unreal Engine, Unity) and digital twins.
  • Proven experience architecting and developing software for embedded and real-time systems.
  • Experience with multi-threaded architectures and distributed communication systems (gRPC, MQTT).
  • Background in safety-critical or industrial automation systems (utilities, renewables, or energy).
  • Proven ability to write and debug hardware drivers and interfaces for actuators, ESCs, and sensors.
  • Knowledge of computer vision, LiDAR, and AI inference using CUDA, TensorRT, or similar.
  • Experience with robotic control systems (autonomous UAVs/UGVs, inspection robots, or industrial automation).
  • Expert C++ developer with strong experience C++ (C++17/20), including templates, concurrency, and performance-critical programming.
  • Experience developing iOS companion apps for robotics or IoT systems (Swift / SwiftUI), including real-time telemetry visualization and remote operation interfaces.
  • Solid experience with Python for scripting, data handling, and quick prototyping.
  • Contributions to open-source robotics / embedded software projects.
  • Deep understanding of real-time and embedded systems, with familiarity in Linux and cross-compilation workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with CUDA programming and GPU-accelerated computing (TensorRT, Nvenc).
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Understanding of control theory, kinematics, and sensor integration for mobile or aerial robotics.
  • Strong knowledge of NVIDIA Jetson platforms (Orin NX/Xavier)
Benefits
  • Collaborative, innovation-driven team with exciting career growth opportunities.
  • Competitive salary, and flexible work options
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
ÂŁ10M
Series A Funding
secured Series A funding to scale its coating-and-robotics platform globally.
+30% Capacity
Line Capacity Uprating
technology boosts overhead line capacity and reduces power loss, noise, and corrosion.
-90% Costs
Upgrade Costs Slashed
slashes upgrade costs through innovative photonic nanocoatings application.
  • Founded from PhD research at Manchester in 2016, AssetCool spun out of university innovation.
  • The firm develops photonic nanocoatings and deploys them via its CapacityN robots to uprate overhead lines.
  • Built by a multidisciplinary team (physics, chemistry, robotics, software), it's merging materials and automation.
  • Positioned to become a full‑stack grid upgrade provider — coating, application, data‑driven performance validation.
Culture + Values
  • “Collegiality in innovation”
Environment + Sustainability
95% cost reduction
Capacity Upgrading Savings
Field-proven technology reduces capacity-upgrading costs by up to 95% compared to traditional reconductoring methods.
ÂŁ10 million Series A
Funding Secured
Raised ÂŁ10 million in Series A funding to scale deployment globally and accelerate sustainability impact.
  • Uses passive radiative cooling coatings to reduce overhead line temperatures and electrical resistance, thereby cutting power losses and carbon emissions
  • Coating increases conductor ampacity—enabling higher capacity without rebuilding lines—leading to CAPEX and long‑term OPEX savings
  • Robotic application platform (CapacityN) enables scalable in‑situ deployment across hundreds of kilometres of power lines
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer at Assetcool in Leeds, England, United Kingdom