Robotics Software Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary & benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Access to robotics hardware & tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join their AI & Emerging Technologies team in Upington, Northern Cape. You will develop software for advanced robotic systems, integrate AI algorithms, and enable autonomous or semi-autonomous operation.

This hybrid role offers exposure to cutting-edge robotics projects, collaboration with hardware engineers, and the chance to contribute to the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of robotics software development experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with ROS or similar robotics frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts for robotics (path planning, computer vision, reinforcement learning).
• Experience with control systems and embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for robotic systems (control, navigation, perception).
• Integrate AI/ML algorithms into robotic platforms for autonomy.
• Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing robotics software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for software-hardware integration.
• Debug and resolve complex software issues in real-time robotic applications.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

Skills

C++

Python

AI/ML concepts

Education

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

Tools

ROS (Robot Operating System)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Robotics Software Engineer to join their innovative team focusing on AI & Emerging Technologies in Upington, Northern Cape . This role involves developing software for advanced robotic systems, integrating AI algorithms, and ensuring seamless operation of autonomous or semi-autonomous machines. You will work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of robotics and automation. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in a dynamic environment, contributing to the future of intelligent automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for robotic systems, including control systems, navigation, and perception.
• Integrate AI and machine learning algorithms into robotic platforms for enhanced autonomy and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing and validation of robotic software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure optimal integration of software and hardware components.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues in real-time robotic applications.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in robotics software development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Experience with robotics frameworks like ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts relevant to robotics, such as path planning, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
• Experience with control systems and embedded systems development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in robotics and AI.
• Engaging work environment on innovative projects in Upington .
• Access to state-of-the-art robotics hardware and software tools.