Lead Autonomous Robotics Engineer - Localization

Venti; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Venti Technologies is seeking a Staff Research Scientist, Localization and Mapping, to lead the technical direction for autonomy teams focused on driverless logistics. You will champion the roadmap, develop scalable map generation, and guide live autonomy stack modules for safety-critical operations in ports and hubs.

This role blends research with hands‑on prototyping and system integration at scale. The successful candidate will bring a PhD in robotics or related field, 8+ years of robotics

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CS, Mechatronics or related field with robotics focus.
• 8+ years in robotics industry with real-world deployment experience.
• Proven track record delivering robotic solutions from concept to deployment.
• Experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating third‑party robotics technologies.
• Familiarity with industrial robotics platforms such as ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, Franka or equivalent.
• Expertise in manipulation, motion planning, computer vision, perception, automation, and safety‑critical systems.
• Hands‑on with C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, MoveIt, and robot kinematics and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation of robotics, automation, sensing, and manipulation solutions from vendors, startups, and research institutions.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and integration plans for autonomous vehicles in logistics.
• Architect and integrate robotic systems with Automated Terminal Tractors and related hardware.
• Develop perception, localization, and control algorithms; prototype end‑effectors and automation mechanisms.
• Drive build‑versus‑buy decisions and support field validation and deployment.

Skills

Robotics research

Localization & Mapping

System integration

Perception

Sensor fusion

Motion planning

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

MoveIt

Robot kinematics

Education

PhD in Robotics/related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

MoveIt

C++

Python

Robot kinematics

Job description

Venti Technologies is seeking a Staff Research Scientist, Localization and Mapping, to lead the technical direction for autonomy teams focused on driverless logistics. You will champion the roadmap, develop scalable map generation, and guide live autonomy stack modules for safety-critical operations in ports and hubs.

This role blends research with hands‑on prototyping and system integration at scale. The successful candidate will bring a PhD in robotics or related field, 8+ years of robotics