Robotics Software Engineer — AI/SLAM (C++, ROS)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Robotics Software Engineer in Mahikeng to develop software powering intelligent robotic platforms. You will bridge AI with physical systems, building perception, navigation, and control modules.

The role requires C++ and Python proficiency, ROS experience, and a strong background in robotics algorithms, vision, and sensor fusion. Join a cutting-edge team delivering next-generation robotic solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Robotics/EE or related field.
• 3+ years of professional robotics software experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; ROS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software for robotic systems (perception, planning, control).
• Implement SLAM, localization, and mapping algorithms.
• Integrate AI/ML models into robotic platforms for decision-making.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure tight software/hardware integration.
• Use simulation environments for testing and validation of robotics software.
• Debug and optimize real-time robotic software for reliability.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Computer vision

Sensor fusion

AI/ML concepts

Robotics fundamentals

Education

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

Tools

ROS

Simulation environments

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Robotics Software Engineer in Mahikeng to develop software powering intelligent robotic platforms. You will bridge AI with physical systems, building perception, navigation, and control modules.

The role requires C++ and Python proficiency, ROS experience, and a strong background in robotics algorithms, vision, and sensor fusion. Join a cutting-edge team delivering next-generation robotic solutions.