Robotics Software Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Access to robotics labs and equipment

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join an advanced R&D team in Nelspruit. You will design, develop and integrate software for robotic systems, enabling autonomous operation and integration with cutting-edge hardware.

The role emphasizes control systems, perception modules, and motion planning, with hands-on work in ROS and simulation tools. Hybrid work model with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in robotics, CS, EE, or related field.
• 3+ years of robotics software development experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python with ROS experience.
• Strong knowledge of control theory, kinematics, dynamics, and sensor fusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop robot control systems and software architectures.
• Design perception modules and sensor data processing.
• Implement motion planning, navigation, and manipulation algorithms.
• Write clean, documented code in C++ and Python.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to test robotic systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot real-world robotic software issues.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Control theory

Kinematics

Dynamics

Sensor fusion

SLAM

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ROS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Robotics Software Engineer to join their advanced R&D team in Nelspruit . You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and integrating software for robotic systems, enabling them to perform complex tasks autonomously. This role involves working with cutting-edge hardware and software, developing control systems, perception modules, and motion planning algorithms. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative robotic solutions that push the boundaries of automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robot control systems and software architectures.
• Design and integrate perception modules, including sensor data processing and environmental understanding.
• Implement motion planning, navigation, and manipulation algorithms for robotic platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C++ and Python.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to test and validate robotic systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software and system issues in real-world robotic applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in robotics software development .
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Strong understanding of control theory, kinematics, and dynamics.
• Experience with sensor fusion, SLAM, and motion planning algorithms.
• Familiarity with simulation tools and embedded systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Access to state-of-the‑art robotics labs and equipment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in robotics.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with a hybrid model.