AI Robotics Engineer

FlytBase; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on cutting-edge technology

Fast-paced engineering-driven culture

Opportunity to influence product architecture

Job summary

A leading autonomous drone technology company is seeking an AI Robotics Engineer to design and deploy intelligent systems for drones. The role involves developing high-reliability robotics systems and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in robotics software development, proficiency in programming, and a passion for building impactful autonomous systems. This opportunity offers a fast-paced, high-ownership work environment with a focus on cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in robotics software development, preferably with ROS.
• Solid understanding of robotics concepts like SLAM and motion planning.
• Proficiency in programming with modern languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-reliability systems for autonomous drones.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver end-to-end robotics solutions.
• Develop internal tools and deployment workflows.

Skills

Robotics software development

Programming (C++, Python)

SLAM

Multi-robot systems

DevOps practices

Problem-solving

Job description

FlytBase is building a category-defining autonomous drone platform that enables fully automated aerial operations across industries like security, inspections, and emergency response. The company operates at the intersection of robotics, AI, and cloud systems, solving real-world problems at scale.

Role Overview

As an AI Robotics Engineer at FlytBase, you will work on designing and deploying intelligent, production-grade systems for autonomous drones. You will contribute to building scalable robotics platforms that power real-world drone fleets globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test high-reliability systems for autonomous drones and docking stations
• Build scalable, production-grade software for real-world robotics systems (not just simulations)
• Leverage AI to accelerate development, debugging, and iteration cycles
• Work on robotics architecture and contribute to system-level design decisions
• Collaborate with AI, Cloud, and Product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Develop internal tools, automation pipelines, and deployment workflows
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies rapidly

Requirements

• Strong experience in robotics software development (ROS or similar frameworks)
• Solid understanding of robotics concepts such as SLAM, motion planning, or control systems
• Experience with multi-robot systems and real-world robot orchestration
• Proficiency in programming (C++, Python, or similar)
• Familiarity with distributed systems, networking, and multithreading
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in high-ownership environments

What We’re Looking For

• Engineers who have built real-world robotics systems, not just academic projects
• Individuals who can move fast, experiment, and ship production-grade solutions
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work across hardware and software boundaries
• Passion for autonomous systems, drones, and real-world impact

Nice to Have

• Participation in robotics competitions like Robocon, e-Yantra, IMAV, or AUVSI SUAS
• Experience with autonomous drones or aerial robotics systems
• Exposure to AI/ML applications in robotics

Why Join FlytBase

• Work on cutting-edge autonomous drone technology deployed globally
• Solve complex real-world problems in robotics and AI
• High ownership, fast-paced, and engineering-driven culture
• Opportunity to build from scratch and influence core product architecture