Computer Vision Engineer

ETS Technical
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
23 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Profit sharing Sick pay

Job description

Robotic Vision Application Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a driven Software Engineer to help pioneer new developments in robotic vision and controls technology- a strong proficiency in C++17 development is essential.

In this position, you'll focus on architecting, building, and validating PC-based software solutions for various robotic vision applications, working across a spectrum from experimental prototypes to refined production ready product releases.

This is not a work from home role and requires office based attendance.

Responsibilities

Work closely with a small multi disciplinary team as the software lead to outline technical requirements and establish effective testing procedures.

Produce maintainable, optimised code that aligns with technical specifications.

Prepare and update comprehensive technical documentation that meets industry protocols.

Participate actively in quality assurance, including software testing and peer code reviews.

Accelerate concept development through fast prototyping and iteration.

Troubleshoot and fix issues identified during field operations and deployments.

Contribute to ongoing research and planning activities relevant to the position.

Aid in handling and protecting intellectual property with the leadership team.

Liaise with external collaborators and partners as directed by management.Candidate Essentials

Eligibility

Candidates must be EU nationals or have permanent resident status in the UK.

Must-Have Skills & Background

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field.

Solid hands-on experience programming in C++17, for both Windows and Linux systems (preferred).Valuable Skills & Qualities

Skilled in developing software at a low level, preferring minimal reliance on third-party libraries.

Previous experience working on real-time systems.

Understanding of multi-threaded software design.

Familiarity with technologies like OpenGL, GTK, and CMake.

Demonstrated ability in building intuitive graphical user interfaces.

Commitment to writing robust, well-tested code.

Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements in the software industry.

Excellent communicator, comfortable conveying complex technical topics to varied audiences.

Self-motivated and effective at managing multiple priorities and time lines.

Willing contributor to broader research and strategic discussions.

Quick learner who thrives with minimal supervision.

Skilled with MS Office and confident preparing detailed written reports.

Basic grasp of broader engineering or related industry domains.

Fluent spoken and written English.If shaping the future of robotic vision and imaging excites you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£59,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Profit sharing

Sick payWork Location: In person

Reference ID: JO(phone number removed)

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