Software Solutions Architect

Software Solutions Architect

You will take complete ownership of the software architecture for a rapidly growing research and development team backed by a brand new multimillion-pound investment into robotics technologies. This role allows you to shape high-integrity automation from early concepts through to deployment whilst leading the integration of next-generation autonomous capabilities. You will drive technical direction within a fast-expanding environment where your architecture directly enables real-world physical systems to operate safely and effectively.

Essential requirements

• British nationality is required due to security obligations.
• Proven experience designing system-level software architecture for physical hardware or complex robotics.
• Strong background implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment processes for safety-critical software.

Your package

• Comprehensive remuneration package including a performance bonus of up to 35% based on business and personal milestones.

What you will work on

• Define and develop end-to-end software architecture for advanced vehicle automation and robotic systems.
• Establish robust continuous integration and continuous deployment processes for safety-critical software components.
• Lead architectural design for computer vision, sensor integration, digital twin technology and real-time simulations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to embed software systems seamlessly into physical hardware products.
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance capabilities and expand overall software engineering expertise across the department.

Skills and background

• A degree in software engineering, computer science or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Essential technical proficiency using Linux alongside real-time software development in C, C or Python.
• Foundational understanding of electronics with the ability to read electrical schematics.
• Demonstrable experience with modern software engineering practices tailored to autonomous systems.
• Prior experience with the Robot Operating System, machine learning algorithms or computer vision tools is highly advantageous.
• Exposure to machine control systems, programmable logic controllers or automation software is desirable.

Benefits and balance You will enjoy practical benefits including:

• A combined pension scheme reaching up to 16%.
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Complimentary daily lunch provided onsite.
• Early finishes with reduced working hours every Friday.
• Fully funded professional membership fees.

Location and setup

• Based in Newcastle with a hybrid setup requiring three days onsite each week. Some occasional UK and overseas travel to partner sites may be required.

Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week. You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.

These vacancies are only open to British Citizens.

This is a permanent role.

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