Robotics Software Engineer - AI Integration

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Robotics Software Engineer in Nelspruit to integrate AI into robotic platforms, focusing on perception, planning, and learning. The role blends in-office collaboration with flexible remote work to accelerate AI-enabled robotics development.

You will work on computer vision, machine learning, and real-time embedded software for manipulation, navigation, and human-robot interaction, collaborating with AI researchers and hardware teams.

Formación

• Proven ability to integrate AI into robotic control systems.
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• Experience in AI techniques for perception and decision-making.

Responsabilidades

• Integrate AI algorithms (computer vision, path planning, reinforcement learning) into robotic control systems.
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• Develop and maintain software for robotic manipulation, navigation, and human-robot interaction.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to deploy models onto robotic hardware.
• Optimize AI algorithms for real-time performance on embedded platforms.
• Develop simulation environments for testing robotic AI systems.
• Test software updates and new features on robotic systems.
• Coordinate with hardware engineers for seamless software-hardware integration.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software and system issues.

Conocimientos

AI integration

Computer vision

Machine learning

Embedded systems

Robotics software

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is at the forefront of developing advanced robotic systems for industrial automation. We are seeking a skilled Robotics Software Engineer with a focus on AI integration to join our team in **Nelspruit**. This role operates on a hybrid basis, combining essential in-office collaboration with flexible remote work options. You will be responsible for integrating cutting-edge AI algorithms, including computer vision and machine learning, into our robotic platforms to enhance their intelligence, autonomy, and performance. This is a critical role that bridges the gap between AI research and practical robotic applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate AI algorithms (computer vision, path planning, reinforcement learning) into robotic control systems.
• Develop and maintain software for robotic manipulation, navigation, and human-robot interaction.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and data scientists to deploy models onto robotic hardware.
• Optimize AI algorithms for real-time performance on embedded robotic platforms.
• Develop simulation environments for testing and validating robotic AI systems.
• Implement and test software updates and new features on robotic systems.
• Work with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software and system issues.