Autonomous Robotics Engineer — ROS & C++ Expert

SteerAI; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SteerAI is seeking a highly skilled Robotics Engineer with strong expertise in C++ and ROS to design, develop, and integrate software for autonomous robotic systems. The role emphasizes robot-to-server communication and integration with Mission Planner and C2/C3 systems.

The ideal candidate will design reliable communication interfaces, enable efficient exchange of mission, telemetry, vehicle status, and other data across vehicle, Mission Planner, and C2/C3 systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Robotics, CS, Electronics, or related field.
• 3+ years in communication software development for robotics/defense, etc.
• Strong C++ and ROS expertise with real-time data handling.

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 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 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++ programming

ROS

Networking & protocols

Cloud/edge integration

JSON/Protobuf

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics / CS / Electronics

Tools

MQTT

DDS

Git

Job description

SteerAI is seeking a highly skilled Robotics Engineer with strong expertise in C++ and ROS to design, develop, and integrate software for autonomous robotic systems. The role emphasizes robot-to-server communication and integration with Mission Planner and C2/C3 systems.

The ideal candidate will design reliable communication interfaces, enable efficient exchange of mission, telemetry, vehicle status, and other data across vehicle, Mission Planner, and C2/C3 systems.