Robotics Engineer - AI Integration

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Comprehensive health insurance

Budget for professional development

Generous conference budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Robotics Engineer specializing in AI integration for a remote-first engineering team. You will develop and implement AI algorithms for autonomous navigation, perception, and manipulation in robotic systems.

This role combines AI, robotics, and software development, offering maximum autonomy, a competitive salary, and comprehensive health benefits. You will collaborate with hardware engineers and test in simulated and real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, CS, EE or related field.
• 4+ years of robotics engineering experience with AI/ML integration.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and ROS.
• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch and computer vision libraries.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, kinematics, dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate AI/ML algorithms for perception, planning, and control.
• Design software for navigation, recognition, and manipulation tasks.
• Test and validate robotic systems in simulation and real-world environments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of AI components.
• Optimize robotic system performance for efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Skills

AI/ML integration

C++

Python

ROS

Computer vision

Robotics control

Education

Master's or PhD in Robotics/CS/EE

Tools

ROS middleware

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Robotics Engineer with a specialization in AI Integration for their dynamic, remote-first engineering team. This role focuses on infusing intelligent capabilities into robotic systems, enabling them to perceive, reason, and act autonomously. You will be responsible for developing and implementing AI algorithms for navigation, manipulation, and human-robot interaction. This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence, contributing to the development of next-generation intelligent machines in a flexible, remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate AI/ML algorithms for robotic perception, planning, and control.
• Design and implement software for robot navigation, object recognition, and manipulation tasks.
• Test and validate robotic systems in simulation and real-world environments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of AI components.
• Optimize robotic system performance for efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in robotics engineering with a focus on AI/ML integration.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and robotics middleware like ROS.
• Experience with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and computer vision libraries.
• Solid understanding of control systems, kinematics, and dynamics.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote role offering maximum autonomy and flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and conferences.
• Cutting-edge projects at the forefront of AI and robotics innovation.