Robotics Engineer - Perception (m/f/d)

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian is seeking a Robotics Engineer (Perception) to develop and maintain perception capabilities on an autonomous robotics platform. You will work on object detection, segmentation, tracking, and LiDAR-based understanding to support reliable autonomous operation.

The role emphasizes clean C++ software following ROS1/ROS2, sensor calibration, and cross-functional collaboration; you will test in real-world environments, review code, and document technical details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Vision, CS, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience developing real-time perception or computer vision solutions.
• Strong C++ proficiency with ROS1/ROS2.
• Experience with OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, PyTorch, TensorRT.
• Experience with LiDAR processing, sensor calibration, obstacle detection.
• Familiarity with LiDAR and monocular/stereo cameras.
• Experience with Git, Docker, and CI/CD.
• Ability to work across multiple robotic platforms and environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance perception capabilities including object detection, segmentation and tracking.
• Adapt perception functions for new robotic platforms and environments.
• Develop modular, efficient C++ software following ROS1/ROS2 standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams for system integration.
• Conduct field testing, validation and tuning of perception features.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Real-time perception experience

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Vision, CS, or related field

Tools

C++

ROS1/ROS2

OpenCV

PCL

Open3D

PyTorch

TensorRT

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Robotics Engineer (Perception)

We are seeking a Robotics Engineer specializing in Perception to develop, maintain, and enhance perception capabilities within an autonomous robotics platform. This role focuses on enabling reliable environment understanding and supporting autonomous operation across a variety of robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance perception capabilities, including:
  • Object detection
  • Semantic segmentation
  • Multi-object tracking
  • LiDAR-based terrain and environment understanding
• Adapt and extend perception functionality for new robotic platforms and operational environments.
• Develop clean, modular, and efficient C++ software following industry best practices and ROS1/ROS2 standards.
• Work closely with other engineering functions to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.
• Conduct field testing, validation, and tuning of perception features in real-world environments.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain clear technical documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Vision, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience developing real-time perception or computer vision solutions.
• Strong proficiency in C++ with hands‑on experience using ROS1 and/or ROS2.
• Experience with perception frameworks and libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, Open3D, PyTorch, and TensorRT.
• Practical experience in sensor calibration, obstacle detection, LiDAR processing, filtering, and related perception tasks.
• Familiarity with multiple sensor modalities, including LiDAR and monocular/stereo cameras.
• Experience with modern software development tools and workflows, including Git, Docker, and CI/CD environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with off-road, outdoor, or unstructured environments.
• Knowledge of both traditional computer vision and deep learning‑based perception techniques.
• Experience with dataset preparation, model training, optimization, and deployment.
• Exposure to transformer-based perception architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with ARM64 edge computing platforms, such as NVIDIA Jetson devices.

Additional Skills

• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Capable of working independently while contributing within a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the flexibility to support different areas of the perception stack as business and technical needs evolve.

Robotics Engineer - Perception in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates