Senior Robotics Scientist — ROS/Embodied AI for Industrial

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research invites applications for a Development Scientist role focused on pioneering robotics software solutions using ROS, C++, and Python.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into industrial automation, advance multi-robot coordination, and contribute to path planning and simulation.

Candidates hold a PhD and 3–5 years of experience, with a track record in AI for robotics and software prototypes.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a robotics/CS-related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant research or industry experience.
• Strong publication or project translation record.
• Proficiency in C++/Python and ROS ecosystems.
• Experience with SDLC and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer and lead research translating to industrial robotics via AI and multi-robot coordination.
• Develop robotics software using ROS, AI models, ML, and simulation.
• Architect proof-of-concept software with C++/Python and ROS.
• Drive research toward industrial automation.
• Prepare technical write-ups, publications, and presentations.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

ROS/ROS2

Robotics concepts

AI/ML in robotics

SDLC & Git

Research translation

Education

PhD in Robotics/Software/CS

Tools

ROS

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research invites applications for a Development Scientist role focused on pioneering robotics software solutions using ROS, C++, and Python.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into industrial automation, advance multi-robot coordination, and contribute to path planning and simulation.

Candidates hold a PhD and 3–5 years of experience, with a track record in AI for robotics and software prototypes.