Senior Robotics System Integration Engineer

SteerAI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education allowance

Annual flight allowance

Health coverage

Relocation support

Job summary

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company driving advanced robotics integration. We seek a leader to orchestrate the deployment of our robotic vehicle platform, owning reliability, sensor integration strategy, and system architecture.

You will lead integration testing, field deployment, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware, firmware, autonomy, and manufacturing teams to ensure scalable, safe operations.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in robotics or hardware-software integration.
• Strong Linux, kernel, and driver knowledge.
• Advanced C++ and Python programming.
• Expert-level integration troubleshooting and debugging.
• Knowledge of networking CAN and timing concepts (PTP, ROS time).
• Experience with Docker and automated deployment workflows.
• Proven team leadership and mentoring ability.
• Systems-level thinking across robotics stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers; establish standards, processes, and best practices.
• Design and execute integration testing, validation, and field deployment strategies.
• Develop sensor drivers and integration solutions for Ethernet/CAN-based devices; manage calibration and data quality.
• Lead platform bring-up and system integration campaigns from hardware validation through field readiness.
• Establish and manage containerized development environments, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Drive technical investigations and troubleshooting for complex integration issues; conduct code/design reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, autonomy, and manufacturing teams on integration strategy.

Skills

Linux

C++

Python

ROS2

CAN bus

Networking

Docker

CI/CD

Leadership

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. SteerAI's advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: their workforce.

Role Overview

Lead the integration and deployment of our robotic vehicle platform, combining deep technical expertise with team leadership. Own platform reliability, sensor integration strategy, system architecture, and team capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers; establish standards, processes, and best practices
• Design and execute integration testing, validation, and field deployment strategies
• Develop sensor drivers and integration solutions for Ethernet/CAN-based devices; manage calibration and data quality
• Lead platform bring-up and system integration campaigns from hardware validation through field readiness
• Establish and manage containerized development environments, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation
• Drive technical investigations and troubleshooting for complex integration issues; conduct code/design reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, autonomy, and manufacturing teams on integration strategy

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years professional experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or complex hardware-software integration
• Strong Linux expertise with kernel, driver, and system administration knowledge
• Advanced C++ and/or Python programming with software engineering best practices
• Expert-level hardware-software integration troubleshooting and systematic debugging
• Deep knowledge of networking, CAN communication, and timing concepts (PTP, ROS time sync)
• Proficiency with Docker, CI/CD systems, and automated deployment workflows
• Demonstrated team leadership experience with mentoring and technical guidance
• Systems-level thinking across the full robotics stack (drivers to high-level autonomy integration)
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• ROS2 or similar robotic middleware experience
• Exposure to robotic sensors (LiDAR, cameras, GNSS, IMU)
• Automotive or transportation systems standards
• System performance profiling and optimization
• Safety-critical systems and failure analysis
• Agile/scrum experience in robotics or autonomous systems
• Track record of building or scaling engineering teams

What We Offer

We provide a competitive, tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Our benefits include an education allowance, free on-site meals, annual flight allowance, health coverage, relocation support (if applicable), and access to well-being activities such as sports and recreational events.

• education allowance
• free on-site meals
• annual flight allowance
• health coverage
• relocation support (if applicable)
• access to well-being activities such as sports and recreational events

Join us to drive innovation and shape the future of technology!