Software Control Teleoperation Engineer

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're hiring a Software Control Teleoperation Engineer to join our Control team based in London.

We are seeking a Teleoperation Software Engineer to build the next generation of VR-based, low-latency teleoperation for humanoid robots.

You will design and implement real-time communication and visualization software that connects human operators to robots through VR headsets, motion tracking systems, and wireless video streaming - enabling fluid, natural, and data-rich human-robot interaction.

The role combines immersive VR development, wireless networking, and real-time data integration, with the goal of creating high-fidelity, data-collection-centric teleoperation experiences that allow humans to intuitively control robots while generating valuable learning data.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop immersive VR control experiences using head-mounted displays (HMDs), motion-tracked controllers, and full-body capture systems.
• Architect and implement ultra-low-latency wireless communication pipelines for synchronized video, depth, and motion data streaming.
• Design and optimize encoding, compression, and transmission of multi-camera video feeds for real-time operation.
• Integrate stereo video and depth data into Unity-based VR environments, ensuring accurate spatial alignment and responsiveness.
• Implement sensor fusion and motion filtering to achieve stable, high-fidelity human-to-robot motion mapping.
• Own the UX design and interaction logic for the VR teleoperation experience — ensuring comfort, precision, and intuitiveness.
• Build tools for session recording, data annotation, and synchronization to support scalable data-collection workflows.
• Validate performance under realistic wireless-network conditions (latency, bandwidth, and signal variability).

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in VR/AR, real-time communication, or interactive 3D application development.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in Unity (C#) or similar VR/AR development environments.
• Strong understanding of low-latency video and depth streaming, wireless networking, and real-time synchronization.
• Hands-on experience with VR headsets (e.g., Meta Quest, Vive), motion capture (e.g. OptiTrack), and tracking systems (Xsense suit).
• Proven ability to design and implement intuitive, high-performance user experiences in immersive environments.

Nice to have:

• Experience integrating VR-based teleoperation or remote-presence control systems.
• Familiarity with WebRTC, ROS 2, or custom real-time communication protocols.
• Understanding of stereo vision, 3D reconstruction, and multi-sensor calibration.
• Background in human-computer interaction, spatial UX design, or mixed-reality visualization.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills for real-time, distributed systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.
• Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.
• Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.
• Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.
• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.