#EG Lead Product Engineer (Robotics)

Ncs3; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS in Singapore is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to head software development for our robotics platform and applications, driving AI/ML integration and real‑time challenges resolution. You will guide architecture, system design, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver next‑generation robotic software and hardware platforms.

The role emphasizes leadership, deep technical ownership, and delivering scalable distributed systems, cloud-native services, and secure cyber-physical solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software platform development with distributed systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development for robotics platform and system solutions with AI/ML integration.
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• COMPANY NAME: NCS
• KEY POINTS: Lead software design, AI/ML integration, robotics platform, cloud-native architectures

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Golang

NodeJS

ROS

AI/ML

Cloud services

Databases

React Native

Tools

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

ROS

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

As a Lead Product Engineer, you will be leading in the software product development of the robotic system and deep dive into applications development to resolve real time challenges. You will gain exposure to how a start-up environment works and to define our next‑generation robotic software/hardware products and platforms. The opportunity to grow with the company and to make extraordinary happen

What will you do?

• To lead the software design and development for robotics platform and system solutions with a focus on integrating AI and machine learning for intelligent automation.
• Develop and optimize machine learning algorithms for robotics applications to improve functionality and efficiency
• To drive technical solution proposal with cross-functional tech teams and will be involved in end-to-end system design, implementation and integration phase on prototype systems and project deliveries.
• Translate architecture and design concepts into software specifications.
• To generate system architecture, software system diagrams, technical specs and user guides (including SDK/API documentation) with development team.
• To define and develop test cases in specific domains based on system performance requirements.
• To perform code review and abide with code quality guidelines with software teams.
• To involve in clients' meetings as a technical expertise to provide technical insights and/point of views as and when relevant
• To translate customer's challenges into technical requirements and innovate solutioning concepts to drive business opportunities.
• Stay current with advancements in robotics, AI, computer vision, and related fields.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Technical skills:
  • Solid skills in software design, coding, debugging, performance testing and system programming
  • Experience in platform deployment with robotics systems (android and ROS based service robots, quadrupedal robots) and sensor technologies.
  • Proficiency in programming languages: C++, Python, Java, Golang, PHP, Node JS, React Native, Kotlin and similar.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow , PyTorch) and computer vision libraries.
  • Familiarity with video protocol and communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with simulator, such as Gazebo, Issac Sim and similar.
  • Familiarity with Cloud Services: AWS, Azure, Google
  • Familiarity with Databases: MySQL, PostGres, SQlite
  • Familiarity with and autonomous vehicles and humanoid systems will be an added advantage.
• Leadership skills:
  • Self-learner with passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional coordination skills
  • Strategic thinking with ability to balance innovation velocity with platform stability
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Education & Experience:
  • At least 10 years in software platform development with proven track record of delivering large scale distributed systems
  • Minimum 5 years in technical leadership roles with experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Demonstrated experience in cloud native architectures, microservices, and API platform development
  • Proven expertise in AI/ML integration, particularly in LLM and VLM
  • Experience in cyber-security-physical systems is highly valued.
  • Robotics with cybersecurity, safety compliance

Why Join NCS

• Lead high-impact Data & AI advisory programs for major enterprises and public sector clients.
• Shape enterprise strategies and governance frameworks that drive real transformation.
• Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.
• Competitive compensation and strong professional development support.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.