#EG Lead/Senior Systems Engineer, Multi Robot Systems

NCS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS is seeking a Lead/Senior Systems Engineer to drive software architecture for a Multi-Robot Systems portfolio. You will architect modular components, design orchestration engines, and ensure interoperability across robotic platforms, vendors, and middleware, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with robotics, AI, and product teams.

The role emphasizes system integration, real-time robotics, and scalable deployments in real-world environments with strong emphasis on documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, robotics or related field.
• 5+ years in software/system development, preferably robotics.
• Strong programming in Java or Python.
• Hands-on ROS/ROS2 and real-time robotic systems.
• Docker, Kubernetes and containerization experience.
• MQTT and DDS robotics messaging protocols.
• CI/CD and production rollout experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test modular software components for multi-robot behaviors.
• Build and optimize the multi-robot orchestration engine.
• Design interfaces for integrating diverse robotic platforms into a unified system.
• Ensure interoperability across robot types and robotics middleware frameworks.
• Conduct system testing and production deployments in real environments.
• Translate user needs into detailed technical requirements and docs.
• Create system design specs, operation manuals, and deployment guides.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with robotics, AI, and product teams.

Skills

Java

Python

ROS/ROS2

Docker

Kubernetes

MQTT

DDS

System integration

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Open-RMF

VDA5050

Vendor SDKs

Job description

#EG Lead/Senior Systems Engineer, Multi Robot Systems

• Full-time
• Department: Others

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

We are looking for a skilled and proactiveSoftware Enginering Tech Leadto join ourMulti-Robot System Engineeringteam. You will be directly involved in building software that powers the orchestration, integration, and deployment of a fleet of heterogeneous robots. From interface design to system-level testing and deployment, you will be at the core of delivering robust and intelligent robotic solutions for real-world applications

Responsibilities:

Software Module Development

• Design, develop, and test modular software components that support multi-robot behaviors, coordination logic, and system functions.

Orchestration Engine Development

• Build and optimize themulti-robot orchestration engineto enable intelligent task distribution and coordination across a fleet of robots.

Robotic Interface & Interoperability Development

• Design and implement interfaces for integrating diverse robotic platforms into a unified system.
• Ensureinteroperabilityacross different robot types and vendors using standardized or customrobotics middleware frameworks.

System Testing & Production Rollout

• Conduct comprehensive system-level and integration testing.
• Deploy and validate the system in real-world environments with focus on reliability and stability.

User Engagement & Requirements Engineering

• Participate in user workshops and discussions to understand operational challenges.
• Translate user needs into detailed user stories and technical requirements.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create and maintain clear, structured technical documents includingsystem design specs, operation manuals, and deployment guides.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns, providing technical guidance and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including robotics, AI, and product teams to ensure successful solution rollouts.

The ideal profile should have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in software/system development, preferably involving robotics or distributed systems.
• Strong programming proficiency in Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Hands-onROS/ROS2 and real-time robotic systems experience.
• Docker, Kubernetes or containerization experience
• MQTT, DDS or robotics messaging protocalknowledge.
• Solid graspof system integration, message-passingand roboticprotocols.
• Unit/integration testing and CI/CD pipeline experience
• Production rollout and system upgrade experience
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills

Required Leadership skills:

• 3+ years leading software engineering teams
• 3+ years managing offshore/OEM vendors
• Strong communication: simplify complex technical concepts

Preferred:

• Experience with robotics middleware (e.g., Open-RMF, VDA5050, vendor SDKs)
• Familiarity with path-planning (e.g., A*, Dijkstra, RRT) and optimization
• Robot interoperability design, including multi-vendor integration
• Exposure to robotic deployments (inspection, delivery, concierge)

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.