Robotics AI Integration Engineer (ROS, Perception)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to state-of-the-art robotics

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, South Africa, seeks a highly skilled Robotics Engineer to drive AI integration across autonomous robotic systems. You will work on perception, navigation, and manipulation, coordinating with hardware teams to ensure seamless AI-hardware interaction.

The role requires advanced degrees and 4+ years in robotics with strong C++/Python skills, ROS experience, and solid AI/ML knowledge including computer vision.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of robotics engineering experience with emphasis on AI integration.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; experience with ROS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI algorithms for robotic systems including perception, control, and navigation.
• Integrate machine learning models and computer vision into robotic platforms.
• Develop and test robot software using ROS and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure AI components are well-integrated.
• Conduct simulations and real-world testing of robotic systems with AI capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues in robotic applications.

Skills

C++

Python

AI integration

Robotics

Computer vision

Sensor integration

Motion planning

Education

Master's or PhD in Robotics/CS/EE

Tools

ROS

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, South Africa, seeks a highly skilled Robotics Engineer to drive AI integration across autonomous robotic systems. You will work on perception, navigation, and manipulation, coordinating with hardware teams to ensure seamless AI-hardware interaction.

The role requires advanced degrees and 4+ years in robotics with strong C++/Python skills, ROS experience, and solid AI/ML knowledge including computer vision.