Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Manipulation & Vision

Hivebotics Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Singapore is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of robotic manipulation systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in robotic manipulation, expertise in C++, and a strong background in computer vision. This role involves significant technical challenges and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in robotic manipulation with industrial arms or mobile manipulators.
• Strong skills in C++ for real-time robotic control.
• Background in computer vision technologies like OpenCV and YOLO.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robotic manipulation pipelines using MoveIt, ROS 2, and C++.
• Develop vision-guided manipulation for detecting shapes.
• Optimize path planning for collision-free motions in tight spaces.

Skills

Robotic manipulation

C++

Computer vision

MoveIt

ROS 2

Real-time robotic control

Force control

Behavior trees

Education

PhD/MS in Robotics or Computer Science

Tools

OpenCV

PyTorch

YOLO

MoveIt Pro

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Manipulation & Vision to lead the development of the manipulation system for our autonomous mobile manipulation robot. The role involves motion planning, grasp planning, vision-guided manipulation, and safety-critical control of robotic arms and end-effectors. You will work closely with the navigation and perception teams to ensure seamless robot-environment interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robotic manipulation pipelines using MoveIt, ROS 2, and C++.

• Develop vision-guided manipulation (eg., object detection and pose estimation) for detecting shapes of toilets and sinks

• Optimize path planning (OMPL, STOMP) for collision-free arm motions in tight spaces.

• Implement force-torque control and compliant motions for safe interaction with surfaces.

• Architect behavior tree-based task execution for manipulation workflows (e.g., "pick tool → scrub → retract").

• Integrate safety monitors (e.g., torque limits, emergency stops) into the manipulation stack.

• Work with embedded teams to ensure low-latency communication between manipulators and sensors.

• Conduct real-world testing in fields and refine manipulation robustness.

• Create APIs to interface with 3rd-party UI dashboards

• Low-Level Driver Development:

• Write custom drivers for actuators (servos, linear motors) and end-effector tools (suction pumps, spray nozzles).

• Interface with microcontrollers (Arduino, STM32) for real-time sensor feedback (force-torque, proximity sensors).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• PhD/MS in Robotics, computer science or equivalent domain.

• 5+ years in robotic manipulation (industrial arms, mobile manipulators).

• Expertise in MoveIt, ROS 2, and motion planning (experienced with MoveIt Pro will be a great plus).

• Strong C++ skills with experience in real-time robotic control.

• Background in computer vision (OpenCV, PyTorch, YOLO) for object detection/grasping.

• Experience with end-effector tooling (grippers, suction systems, cleaning attachments).

• Knowledge of force control and compliant manipulation strategies.

• Familiarity with behavior trees for task sequencing.

• Bonus: Experience with 6/7-DoF arm kinematics (URDF, IK solvers).

• Prior work with manipulators(eg., KUKA, kinova, UR, Franka)