Lead AI Robotics Engineer

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX is Singapore's science and technology agency driving AI‑driven robotics initiatives for the Home Team. The role focuses on developing AI for robotic systems, including single and multi‑robot operations, coordination, and autonomy improvements, within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will lead AI algorithm design, stay current with robotics AI advances, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on end‑to‑end delivery. A 2‑year contract applies to new hires.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ML, CV, NLP and distributed AI.
• Experience in autonomous robotic systems development and swarm robotics.
• Proficient in C/C++, Linux, ROS/ROS2, and Python; embedded software experience preferred.
• Familiar with AI accelerators such as SBCs, DSPs, GPUs, FPGAs or cloud computing.
• Strong planning and project management skills; team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI for robotic systems.
• Design and deploy AI algorithms for single and multi-robot operations.
• Serve as SME and lead technical developer.
• Keep abreast of AI research for robotics.
• Harness emerging AI tech to boost autonomy of robotic systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers on autonomous platforms.
• Participate in end-to-end robotic capabilities development and delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors, managing budgets and schedules.
• Prepare technical specs, design documents, test plans and reports.
• Test deployed AI solutions with engineering teams.
• Provide regular progress updates to management.

Skills

Machine Learning

Machine Vision

Natural Language Processing

Distributed AI

C/C++

Linux

ROS/ROS2

Python

Embedded software

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s / PhD in Computer Science or AI-driven Robotics

Tools

SBCs

DSPs

GPUs

FPGAs

Cloud computing

Job description

HTX is Singapore's science and technology agency driving AI‑driven robotics initiatives for the Home Team. The role focuses on developing AI for robotic systems, including single and multi‑robot operations, coordination, and autonomy improvements, within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will lead AI algorithm design, stay current with robotics AI advances, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on end‑to‑end delivery. A 2‑year contract applies to new hires.