Senior Robotics Engineer

JPT OPTO-ELECTRONICS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPT OPTO-ELECTRONICS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer to develop and integrate software for humanoid and embodied robotic systems, focusing on ROS2-based integration, motion control, and sensor interfaces.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and control engineers to bring prototypes to reliable, real-world applications, solving complex challenges and improving system reliability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in robotics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of robotics software development and system integration.
• Strong programming in C++ and Python.
• Hands-on ROS/ROS2 experience with hardware interfaces.
• Experience with Linux, Git, and debugging tools.
• Able to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robotics software for humanoid and embodied systems.
• Develop ROS2-based software components and interfaces.
• Integrate controllers, motors, sensors, and hardware.
• Develop and optimize motion control and trajectory execution.
• Implement communication interfaces (EtherCAT, CAN, TCP/IP, serial).
• Integrate sensors (RGB/RGB-D, IMU, encoders, force sensors).
• System integration, testing, debugging on hardware.
• Improve reliability and real-time performance.
• Develop debugging, logging, and diagnostic tools.
• Support simulation and deployment using Gazebo, MuJoCo, or Isaac Sim.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor juniors.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Motion control

System integration

Linux

Git

Debugging

Communication

Education

Master's degree or above in Robotics/CS/Mechatronics

Tools

ROS

ROS2

Gazebo

MuJoCo

Isaac Sim

MoveIt2

ros2_control

EtherCAT

CAN

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer to develop and integrate software for humanoid and embodied robotic systems.

In this role, you will take ownership of robotics software development, ROS2-based system integration, motion control, sensor interfaces, and hardware communication. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and control engineers to bring robotic systems from prototypes to reliable, real-world applications.

The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who enjoys working with real hardware, solving complex technical challenges, and building stable, high-performance robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robotics software using C++ and Python for humanoid and embodied robotic systems.

• Develop and maintain ROS2-based software components, including nodes, topics, services, actions, and communication interfaces.

• Integrate robot controllers, motors, actuators, sensors, and other hardware components into a complete robotic system.

• Develop and optimize robot motion control, kinematics, coordinate transformations, and trajectory execution.

• Implement and maintain communication interfaces between software and hardware using protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, TCP/IP, and serial communication.

• Integrate multiple sensors, including RGB/RGB-D cameras, IMU, encoders, and force/torque sensors, for robot feedback and control.

• Perform system integration, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting on actual robotic hardware.

• Improve system reliability, communication performance, real-time responsiveness, and software stability.

• Develop debugging, logging, monitoring, and diagnostic tools to support system testing and troubleshooting.

• Support simulation, hardware validation, and system deployment using tools such as Gazebo, MuJoCo, or Isaac Sim.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues and deliver fully integrated robotic solutions.

• Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and support junior engineers in software development and troubleshooting.

Technical Requirements

Must Have

• Master's degree or above in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in robotics software development, motion control, industrial automation, or robotic system integration.

• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with experience developing software for hardware-based systems.

• Hands-on experience with ROS or ROS2, including development, integration, and debugging of robotic software components.

• Good understanding of robot kinematics, coordinate transformations, motion control, and system integration.

• Experience integrating motors, controllers, sensors, and communication interfaces with software applications.

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, TCP/IP, or serial communication.

• Experience with Linux-based development environments, Git, and software debugging tools.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in software and hardware integration.

• Ability to work independently, take ownership of technical tasks, and deliver reliable software solutions.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with humanoid robots, robotic arms, mobile robots, or embodied robotic platforms.

• Knowledge of robot dynamics, trajectory planning, inverse kinematics, and motion control algorithms.

• Experience integrating servo drives, motor controllers, joint encoders, IMU, and force/torque sensors.

• Familiarity with real-time Linux, multi-threaded programming, and low-latency software systems.

• Experience with robotics simulation tools such as Gazebo, MuJoCo, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, or Isaac Lab.

• Familiarity with MoveIt2, ros2_control, or other robotics control frameworks.

• Experience developing software for industrial automation machines, motion control systems, or autonomous equipment.

• Knowledge of sensor fusion, computer vision, or robot perception systems.

• Experience with system-level testing, performance optimization, and deployment of robotic systems.

What We're Looking For

• A hands-on engineer who enjoys writing software and working directly with robotic hardware.

• Someone who can independently develop, integrate, and troubleshoot complex robotic systems.

• A proactive problem solver with strong technical ownership and attention to system reliability.

• A team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering and R&D environment.

• Someone passionate about robotics technology and developing practical solutions for real-world applications.