Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Siddartha Khastgir (Professor) at s.khastgir.1@warwick.ac.uk
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of safe autonomy research and development. This role allows you to work on innovative, real-world projects with both academic and industry partners, contributing to solutions that impact the future of mobility.
You will have the chance to design and develop cutting-edge software, enhance legacy systems, and play a key role in shaping future technologies. Our collaborative environment values creativity, initiative, and technical excellence. You’ll gain access to state-of-the-art tools, professional development opportunities, and a diverse community of experts.
About You
You are an experienced and motivated software developer or engineer with a passion for solving complex technical problems. You have a solid foundation in modern development technologies, such us HTML, CSS, JavaScript, .NET/C#, Node.js, React, and Python.
You approach challenges with a solutions-focused mindset and have experience in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. You are equally capable of working independently or with others, and take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable software.
Your strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities make you well-suited for a fast-paced research and innovation environment. You’re open to learning, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and are ready to contribute to impactful projects that make a difference.
A technical test might be required after the interview.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
WMG is a vibrant, cutting-edge research institution at the University of Warwick, one of the world’s leading research and education groups with state-of-the-art technologies. WMG hosts one of the seven centres for High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult.
The Safe Autonomy Research Group at WMG are undertaking a programme of research and engineering across the verification and validation of automated transport (land, air and marine). From fundamental research, to applied research, the development of policy, standards and regulation, and direct commercial research. Our programme of work is having a material impact on the creation and application of novel safety assurance methods across emerging technologies, influencing international standards, policy and industrial methods. We are proudly enabling a new wave of technological progress by working with partners worldwide through our projects funded by Innovate UK, Horizon Europe and commercial industrial partners.
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.
We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.
Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.
Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.
Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 9th November 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV Should Include
Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
Your motivations for applying to the role.
Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.
For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
An attractive pension scheme.
30 days holiday plus University Christmas closu
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