Staff/Principal Robotics Validation Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD in Bengaluru seeks a Staff/Principal Robotics Validation Engineer to validate robotics software, hardware, and integrated platforms across ROS2 stacks and AI runtimes. You will build simulation environments (Gazebo/Ignition, Isaac Sim) and run SIL/HIL tests to ensure safety, reliability, and performance in real deployments.

The role requires 12+ years QA/validation with 9+ years in robotics, strong Python and C++ skills, hands-on ROS2/Nav2, colcon, and sensor expertise (LiDAR, IMU, SLAM).

Qualifications

• 12+ years in QA/Validation, with 9+ years in robotics or AMR systems.
• Strong Python for automation and C++ for ROS2 integration.
• Hands-on experience with ROS2, Nav2, colcon, and simulation tools (Gazebo/Ignition, Isaac Sim).
• Expertise in LiDAR, depth cameras, IMU, odometry, and sensor calibration.

Responsibilities

• Define validation usecases and execute validation plans for robotics software stacks and hardware subsystems.
• Validate AI frameworks and runtimes (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX Runtime).
• Execute and optimize workloads on ROCm/HIP, CUDA, OpenCL, and heterogeneous accelerators.
• Develop automated test suites for ROS2 nodes, navigation stack (Nav2), and fleet APIs using Python/C++, pytest, gtest/gmock.
• Build simulation environments (Gazebo/Ignition, Isaac Sim) for warehouse layouts and scenarios.
• Set up SIL/HIL rigs for AMR controllers, LiDAR emulators, and safety sensors; automate provisioning.
• Validate LiDAR, depth cameras, IMU, odometry under varying conditions.
• Test SLAM, localization, path planning, and fleet orchestration (VDA5050).
• Execute safety protocols for AMRs aligned with ISO standards.
• Measure latency, throughput, and stability; validate battery management and docking.
• Embed automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; monitor KPIs.
• Lead and mentor robotics validation teams; collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Python automation

C++ ROS2

ROS2

Nav2

Gazebo/Ignition

CI/CD

Docker tooling

Safety standards

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Robotics, Electronics, Mechatronics, CS or related

Tools

Gazebo/Ignition

Isaac Sim

colcon

GTest/GMock

Python pytest

Job description

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Staff/Principal Robotics Validation Engineer

Join AMD’s PAVS team as a Robotics Developer experience Usecases Validation Engineer where you will Validate and Execute diverse Robotics platforms, variants and customer usecases for advanced robotics systems across software, hardware, and integrated platforms. Your work will ensure safety, reliability, and performance through rigorous testing in simulation, Gazebo, Isaac sim, SIL/HIL environments, and real-world deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Validation Strategy & Usecases : Define Usecases and execute validation plans for robotics software stacks (perception, planning, control) and hardware subsystems.
• Validate AI frameworks and runtimes (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX Runtime)
• Execute and optimize workloads on ROCm/HIP, CUDA, OpenCL, and heterogeneous accelerators
• Automation & Frameworks: Develop automated test suites for ROS2 nodes, navigation stack (Nav2), and fleet APIs using Python/C++, pytest, gtest/gmock.
• Simulation & Scenario Testing: Build simulation environments (Gazebo/Ignition, Isaac Sim) for warehouse layouts; author scenarios for obstacle avoidance, dynamic traffic, and multi-robot coordination.
• SIL/HIL Validation: Set up Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop rigs for AMR controllers, LiDAR emulators, and safety sensors; automate provisioning and logging.
• Sensor QA: Validate LiDAR, depth cameras, IMU, wheel encoders, and odometry accuracy under varying conditions.
• Navigation & Fleet QA: Test SLAM, localization robustness, path planning, and fleet orchestration (traffic management, task allocation, VDA5050 compliance).
• Safety & Compliance: Execute safety protocols for AMRs (emergency stop, zone monitoring, speed limits) aligned with ISO 3691-4, ISO 13849, ANSI/RIA R15.06.
• Performance & Reliability: Measure latency, throughput, and stability under high-load scenarios; validate battery management and docking behaviours.
• CI/CD Integration: Embed automated tests into pipelines for continuous validation; monitor KPIs like defect escape rate and scenario coverage.
• Leadership: Act as a strong individual contributor and mentor for robotics validation teams; collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure customer experience is prioritized.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years in QA/Validation, with 9+ years in robotics or AMR systems.
• Strong Python for automation and C++ for ROS2 integration.
• Hands‑on experience with ROS2, Nav2 stack, colcon, and simulation tools (Gazebo/Ignition, Isaac Sim).
• Expertise in LiDAR, depth cameras, IMU, odometry, and sensor calibration.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems, traffic control, and VDA5050 protocol.
• CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins; Docker‑based test environments.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards for mobile robots (ISO 3691-4, ISO 13849).

Preferred Skills

• Multi‑robot coordination, dynamic obstacle handling, and SLAM algorithms.
• Robotics AMR safety PLCs, zone scanners, and emergency stop circuits.
• Warehouse automation workflows, WMS integration, and OPC‑UA.
• Performance benchmarking, reliability testing, and telemetry dashboards.

Success Metrics

• Automated coverage of navigation and fleet scenarios.
• Reduction in field defect escape rate.
• Stability and reliability under multi‑robot deployments.
• Compliance with safety standards and successful audits.

Academic Credentials:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics,Electronics,Mechatronics,Computer Science, or a related field.

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