MTS, Robotics Engineer (AI2443)

SiMa.ai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics and AI firm in Bangalore is seeking an experienced Member of Technical Staff, Robotics Engineer to drive innovation in autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of expertise in AMRs and drones, proficiency in SLAM systems, and a strong educational foundation in Robotics or a related field. Responsibilities include leading the design and development of software and hardware systems, and mentoring junior engineers. The position requires full-time, on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in robotics systems design, focused on AMRs and/or drones.
• Solid understanding of SLAM systems, both Lidar-based and visual.
• Hands-on expertise with embedded systems, RTOS, and board-level debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of software and hardware systems for AMRs and drones.
• Develop perception, localization, and navigation systems using Lidar-based and Visual SLAM.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide strategic input into robotics and AI vision.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Python programming

SLAM systems expertise

Familiarity with deep learning frameworks

Experience with RTOS and embedded systems

Knowledge of Generative AI

Experience with humanoid robotics

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics or related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2 frameworks

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Job description

Brief Description

SiMa.ai™ is scaling Physical AI in Robotics, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace and Defense, and Medical markets. We have created the industry's best purpose-built, software centric Physical AI HW/SW platform that leads the industry in Ease of use, performance, and power efficiency. SiMa.ai is led by technologists and business veterans backed by a set of top investors committed to helping customers bring ML on their platforms. SiMa.ai was founded in 2018, has raised $355M and is backed by Fidelity Management & Research Company, Maverick Capital, Point72, MSD Partners, VentureTech Alliance and more. For more information, visit https://sima.ai/

Job Title

MTS, Robotics Engineer

Job Location

Bangalore, India (This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our Bangalore, India Office)

Job ID

AI2443

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Member of Technical Staff, Robotics Engineer to join our cutting-edge Robotics and AI team. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on experience in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), aerial drones, and, ideally, humanoid robots. You will play a strategic and technical leadership role in developing intelligent, autonomous systems across various platforms.

This role requires a strong foundation in embedded systems, a solid grasp of neural networks and AI, and understanding of advancements in Generative AI (GenAI). Expertise in Lidar-based SLAM and Visual SLAM is critical for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of software and hardware systems for AMRs, drones, and/or humanoid robots.
• Develop and deploy perception, localization, and navigation systems using Lidar-based and Visual SLAM techniques.
• Design real-time embedded systems to interface with sensors, actuators, and compute platforms.
• Integrate deep learning models for object detection, motion planning, behavior prediction, and scene understanding.
• Contribute to or lead R&D efforts related to Generative AI and its applications in robotics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and AI scientists to deliver complete solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate sensors such as cameras, IMUs, LIDARs, and ultrasonic systems for 360° situational awareness.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide strategic input into long-term robotics and AI vision.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in robotics systems design, with a focus on AMRs and/or drones.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and ROS/ROS2 frameworks.
• Proven experience with SLAM systems, both Lidar-based (e.g., Cartographer, LOAM) and visual (e.g., ORB-SLAM, OpenVSLAM).
• Hands-on expertise with embedded systems, RTOS, and board-level debugging.
• Solid understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and their deployment on edge devices.
• Familiarity with Generative AI models (e.g., transformers, diffusion models) and how they are shaping future intelligent systems.
• Experience with humanoid robotics is a strong plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and simulation platforms (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
• Knowledge of real-time computer vision, 3D mapping, and autonomous decision-making.
• Familiarity with safety, compliance, and fail-safe system design for autonomous platforms.
• Contributions to open-source robotics or AI projects.
• Demonstrated innovation through patents or publications.

Personal attributes

Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative, and good at solving problems. Execution and results oriented. Self-driven, Thinks Big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills.