Software Engineering Lead/Manager - Robotics - Perth, WA
About the Business
A growing robotics technology company delivering advanced inspection and automation solutions to industrial clients across energy, mining, and other demanding sectors globally. With a genuinely end-to-end capability spanning hardware and software, this business is trusted by major international clients for complex, high-stakes projects.
The Role
As Software Engineering Lead/Manager, you'll take ownership of the full software stack from firmware through ROS2 middleware to UI/UX while leading a growing team of talented engineers. This is a genuine leadership role: you'll run projects, interface directly with clients and stakeholders, translate requirements into deliverables, and stay hands-on when it counts.
You'll work across:
ROS2 middleware and Linux-based systems
Unity-based UI (transitioning to web-based UI)
Docker/containerised settings
Firmware review and support
Sensor fusion, SLAM,
and related inspection technologies
Mechanical, electrical, and software integration end-to-end
What We're Looking For
Robust hands-on ROS2 experience
Familiarity with Unity and/or contemporary web UI frameworks
Solid Linux and Docker/container experience
Comfort reviewing and supporting firmware-level work
Proven experience leading engineering teams and projects
Robust stakeholder and client-facing communication skills
Ability to move fluidly between strategic leadership and hands-on technical work
Why This Role
Genuinely diverse, high-stakes projects across global industries
True end-to-end technical ownership rare in most software leadership roles
A growing team you'll help shape and build
Interested in finding out more? Get in touch confidentially.