Graduate Robotics Software Engineer

Our love for the natural worlddrives us to innovate. Join Vaarst to work on technology thatrespects and supports the environment. Our actions and innovationsplay an active role in the energy transition making the worldcleaner andgreener.

Location:Bristol UK Hybrid 3 days per week in theoffice

Salary: up to35000

Vaarstfocuses on making the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good. Were using techniques inartificialintelligenceautonomy computer vision and marine robotics to createa difference in the world with underwater technology for ourclients in offshore wind and the subsea industry.

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Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco weveannounced funding of more than 15 million been voted one of themost innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zeroand won awards for Best use of AI and Best technology innovation.

Discover your place in a hybrid team of 100people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective isa valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve afulfilling worklife balance.

GraduateRobotics Software Engineer

As aRobotics Software Engineer at Vaarstyou will be working todevelopour autonomous systems building on your knowledge to shapenew products and develop solutions to real world problems in thedomain of maritime robotics such as the autonomous inspection ofoffshore windfarms.

You willgain experience working on the navigation planning exploration andcontrol of robotics systems for operation in complex andchallenging environments. With the support from your team you willbuild and deploy high quality robust and safe autonomy solutions.You will also get the opportunity for handson experience trailingand evaluating advanced robotic vehicles in the water.

Join the engineering team atVaarst this is an incredible opportunity to help further thetransition to renewable energywell welcome your ideas &input and support your continued development as a Robotics SoftwareEngineer.

Other companies might call this: JuniorRobotics engineer Junior Software Engineer Graduate EngineerRobotic Engineer Autonomy Engineer SoftwareEngineer

Vaarstis an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely tochange as we grow upon joining your objectives and responsibilitieswill include:

• Continuallearning and development of software engineering skills with lotsof opportunities for collaboration with experiencedengineers
• Solving hard problems with novelsolutions in the field of robotics
• Contributingtowards the complete software development process from conceptionto deployment
• Collaborating on technicaldiscussions and decisions
• Maintaining modifyingand testing changes to previously developedsystems
• Testing and evaluating solutions bothin simulation and realworldenvironments
• Working closely with researchersand the team to productionise cutting edgeresearch
• Breaking down requirements andbuilding appropriate solutions

YouWill Also

• Grow your career within afastpaced and expanding company
• Make an impactin the energy transition space helping transition from oil& gas to renewables
• Be part of a greatcompany with very talented people that will revolutionise anindustry

Werelooking for an experienced and talented software engineer who haswhat it takes to make a real impact in thisrole.

(we know its tough butplease try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match allthe listed requirements exactly to be considered for thisrole):

• Passion for learning andbuilding high quality roboticssoftware
• Developing modern C andPython
• Understanding of software engineeringprinciples
• Experience solving robotics problemssuch as:
  • Positioning and navigation of roboticsvehicles within uncertain environments
  • Mappingand path planning through unstructuredterrains
  • Vehicle dynamics and control ofunderactuated vehicles using PID LQR MPCetc.
  • Interfacing with sensors andactuators
• Familiaritywith software development tooling such as: Git Docker Jenkins andCI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with ROS andLinux/Ubuntu

Growtogether with Vaarst you may have some knowledge of the followingif you dont these are areas youll developin.

• Conductingfield trials and working with realworldrobotics.
• Knowledge of Computer Visiontechniques such as: SLAM Visual Odometry Structure from MotionCalibration algorithms.
• Automatedtesting
• Working with 3D and Video dataincluding mesh and point clouds.
• Using OpenCVPCL Eigen libraries
• Using 3D simulation such asGazebo.

AtVaarst were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplacewhere everyone can thrive. Our hybridremote approachand stateoftheart Bristol Office Hub provide a welcoming spacedesigned to nurture your creativity productivity andwellbeing.

Inaddition youll get an extensive range of benefits soyou can focus on doing your very best work:

• Flexible hybrid working and a 35 hourwork week so you can work when is best foryou
• 25 days annual leave to start withincreasing to 35 days after 6 years bankholidays
• Sabbaticals at 4 and 6 years and a 500holiday voucher at 2 years
• Private medicalinsurance including Dental & optical
• Career and learning development through paidcourses conferences and events
• Curiosity fundup to 500 to spend on learning which is not role related
• Up to 10% company bonus
• 4X life assurance
• Pensionup to 6% company contribution
• Volunteering dayto give back to your local community
• Enhancedmaternity and adoption leave
• Cycle to workscheme
• Recognition & rewards for doinggreat work and living our values and behaviours
• Flexible working options including reducedhours part time job share phased return to work term time workingcompressed hours
• Were a sociable tightknitteam with monthly socials
• Hybrid working Mostteams work in our offices 2 days a week to collaborate and be handson with our technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10minute walk from the train station with its own balcony and Freshfruit & snacks and drinks in the office

Join Vaarst in ourmission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good.

InterviewProcess

At Vaarst weve designed astraightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for bothyou and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. Thismeans that your name date of birth and other personal details willnot be seen by the hiring team.

• Application:Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting yourskills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions onelements that are important to therole.
• AptitudeTest: Demonstrate your critical thinkingproblemsolving abilities and workplace personality through anaptitude test. It includes a timed cognitive exercise and aworkplace personalityquestionnaire.
• Talent PartnerInterview: We will tell you more about the role theteam and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want tolearn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarst andprovide answers to yourquestions.
• TeamInterview: Engage in a 1.5hour interview with a fewteam members. Experience the role firsthand and share your skillsand experience. Well discuss our technologies key skills and teamdynamics. As always feel free to ask any questions you may have.
• Final Interview:Meet with our Vp Engineering for a 30minute discussion. This isyour opportunity to express your thoughts on the role and ask anyfinal questions. Well clarify expectations and ensure this rolealigns with your aspirations.
• Offer If you aresuccessful in the process youll receive an offer to join Vaarst andbecome part of our team.

We value thediversity of our teams and are committed to supporting andwelcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that everyperspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you requireany reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process pleasedo not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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