Robotics Software Engineer

Sentiac; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentiac in India is looking for a robotics software engineer to build and integrate ROS 2 software for autonomous mobile robots and manipulation systems, covering navigation, perception, and motion planning. You will validate behaviour in NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Gazebo before field deployment and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product teams through rigorous integration and testing.

Proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux, ROS 2 experience, and familiarity with Git and Docker are

Qualifications

• Strong C++ and Python experience in Linux-based robotics development.
• Hands-on ROS 2 experience, including launch files, TF2, parameters, services, and actions.
• Experience with Nav2, SLAM, LiDAR or RGB-D sensing, and robot simulation.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, debugging tools, and structured software practices.
• A relevant degree in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Build ROS 2 software for autonomous mobile robots and robotic manipulation systems.
• Develop navigation, localization, mapping, perception, and motion-planning capabilities.
• Integrate sensors, robot hardware, and cloud or edge services into reliable system workflows.
• Validate behaviour in NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Gazebo before field deployment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product teams through integration and testing.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS 2

Nav2

SLAM

LiDAR

RGB-D sensing

robot simulation

Git

Docker

debugging tools

structured software practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

MoveIt 2

Isaac Sim

Gazebo

SROS2

Job description

Build and integrate ROS 2 software for mobile robots and manipulation systems. Work across navigation, perception, simulation, and real-world validation.

• Build ROS 2 software for autonomous mobile robots and robotic manipulation systems.
• Develop navigation, localization, mapping, perception, and motion-planning capabilities.
• Integrate sensors, robot hardware, and cloud or edge services into reliable system workflows.
• Validate behaviour in NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Gazebo before field deployment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product teams through integration and testing.

What we are looking for

• Strong C++ and Python experience in Linux-based robotics development.
• Hands-on ROS 2 experience, including launch files, TF2, parameters, services, and actions.
• Experience with Nav2, SLAM, LiDAR or RGB-D sensing, and robot simulation.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, debugging tools, and structured software practices.
• A relevant degree in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Good to have

• Experience with MoveIt 2, Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Experience with SROS2, edge connectivity, or field robotics deployments.
• A portfolio of robotics projects, technical writing, or open-source contributions.

Who will fit this role

You enjoy taking ownership of robotics subsystems from architecture through testing, and can communicate clearly across software, hardware, and product teams.

A project or technical problem you are proud of