Autonomous Robotics Engineer - C++/ROS

SteerAI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SteerAI in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a highly skilled Robotics Engineer with strong C++ and ROS expertise to design, develop, and integrate software for autonomous robotic systems.

You will enable robot-to-server communication, integrate autonomous vehicles with Mission Planner and C2/C3 systems, and design reliable interfaces for mission, telemetry, and status data across devices and servers. The role demands hands-on debugging and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in communication software development, preferably in robotics, automotive, or defense sectors.
• Strong knowledge of robot architectures, networking, and integration with cloud or edge servers.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming, with solid understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Expertise in Robot Operating System (ROS) with familiarity with ROS concepts, tools, and frameworks.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with communication protocols including MQTT, DDS, and other messaging frameworks.
• Understanding robot networking, real-time data transfer, and integration with cloud or edge servers.
• Experience integrating autonomous vehicles with different Mission Planner servers, including defining and exchanging the required vehicle, mission, telemetry, and status information.
• Proficiency in software development tools and workflows (e.g., version control systems, build systems, testing frameworks).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in collaborative teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robotics systems using C++ and ROS, ensuring high performance, scalability, and robust functionality.
• Develop releasable C++ shared libraries and APIs to create reusable software components for robotics applications.
• Utilize your strong knowledge of communication systems and protocols to establish seamless data exchange between robots, sensors, actuators, and external devices.
• Implement and maintain robot-to-robot and robot-to-server communication, ensuring reliable, low-latency, and efficient data exchange.
• Develop and implement camera streaming solutions to reliably transmit video data from autonomous vehicles to Mission Planner servers.
• Work with various message formats such as JSON, Protobuf, and custom formats to enable interoperability between systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and domain experts, to define system requirements, architecture, and integration strategies.
• Develop and maintain software libraries, APIs, and drivers for communication interfaces and protocols.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization of robotic systems to ensure reliability and stability.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in robotics, ROS, and communication protocols.

Skills

C++

ROS

Networking

MQTT

DDS

Software development

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Job description

SteerAI in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a highly skilled Robotics Engineer with strong C++ and ROS expertise to design, develop, and integrate software for autonomous robotic systems.

You will enable robot-to-server communication, integrate autonomous vehicles with Mission Planner and C2/C3 systems, and design reliable interfaces for mission, telemetry, and status data across devices and servers. The role demands hands-on debugging and performance optimization.