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Software Solutions Architect

Electus Recruitment SolutionsTyne And Wear🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to own and shape the software architecture for cutting-edge robotics, driving innovation from concept to deployment within a rapidly expanding, well-funded team. You'll thrive here if you're an experienced technical leader with a strong background in safety-critical real-time software development, eager to build next-generation autonomous systems and leverage your skills in a dynamic environment with a competitive salary and bonus. Seize the chance to make a significant impact and advance your career by applying today!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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.
  • Experienced Technical Leader
  • Experience with Linux and developing real-time software in C/C++ or Python
  • Strong background implementing in safety-critical software.

Your package
  • Excellent basic salary + a bonus of up to 35%

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.

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.
  • Some understanding of electronics with the ability to read electrical schematics is a big plus
  • Prior experience with the ROS, ML algorithms or computer vision tools is highly advantageous.

Benefits and flexibility
You will enjoy practical benefits including:
  • A combined pension scheme reaching up to 16%
  • Cash Bonus of 35%
  • Private medical insurance coverage.
  • Free daily lunch provided onsite.
  • Free parking
  • Wellness
  • Paid Professional memberships

Location and setup
  • Based in Newcastle with a hybrid setup - 3x onsite each week. Some occasional UK and overseas travel to partner sites may be required.

Skills

Robotics
Computer Vision
C++
Python
ROS

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