#EG Lead Product Engineer (Robotics)

NCS Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to drive the software development of our robotics platform and its applications. You will explore next-generation robotic software/hardware products in a startup-like environment and help shape the product roadmap.

You will lead cross-functional teams focused on AI-driven automation, system design, and end-to-end delivery for prototype systems and projects. This role demands strong technical leadership and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/SE/Robotics or related field.
• 10+ years in software platform development with distributed systems experience.
• 5+ years in technical leadership roles heading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Cloud-native architectures, microservices, API platform development experience.
• AI/ML integration experience, especially with LLM/VLM.
• Cyber-security awareness in robotics is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development for robotics platform and system solutions with AI/ML integration.
• Develop and optimize ML algorithms for robotics applications to enhance functionality and efficiency.
• Drive technical proposals with cross-functional teams across end-to-end system design and integration.
• Translate architecture into software specifications and technical docs (SDK/API).
• Define tests and performance metrics; ensure code quality and reviews.
• Engage in client meetings as a technical expert to provide insights and options.

Skills

Software design

C++

Python

ROS

AI/ML

Cloud services

Java

Databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Robotics

Tools

Gazebo

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 14,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

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.

Qualifications

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 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.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ computer engineering /software engineering / Robotics or related technical fields
• 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

Additional Information

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.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

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