Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for autonomous robotic systems. The role blends independent work with essential team collaboration in a hybrid setup.

You will work on navigation, perception, and manipulation modules, using ROS, C++, Python, and Gazebo in a fast‑paced, cutting‑edge robotics environment that drives automation across local industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in robotics software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with robotics middleware like ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Familiarity with robotics algorithms (e.g., SLAM, motion planning, control theory).
• Experience with simulation tools for robotics (e.g., Gazebo).
• Knowledge of embedded systems and real-time operating systems is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for robotic systems, including navigation, manipulation, and perception modules.
• Develop and maintain real-time control systems and embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and researchers to define system requirements and integrate software with robotic hardware.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for robot path planning, motion control, and state estimation.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C++ and Python.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure software reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software and system issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and best practices.

Skills

C++

Python

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Robotics / EE

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ROS (Robot Operating System)

Gazebo

RTOS

SLAM

Motion planning

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge robotics company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Robotics Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Bloemfontein . This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a balance of focused independent work and essential team collaboration. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating sophisticated software for our autonomous robotic systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of robotics technology and contribute to advancements in automation, impacting industries locally around Bloemfontein .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for robotic systems, including navigation, manipulation, and perception modules.
• Develop and maintain real-time control systems and embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and researchers to define system requirements and integrate software with robotic hardware.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for robot path planning, motion control, and state estimation.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C++ and Python.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure software reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software and system issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in robotics software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with robotics middleware like ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Familiarity with common robotics algorithms (e.g., SLAM, motion planning, control theory).
• Experience with simulation tools for robotics (e.g., Gazebo).
• Knowledge of embedded systems and real-time operating systems is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment, access to advanced robotics labs, and the chance to work on transformative technologies. We provide a performance-based bonus structure, retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. Our hybrid work policy promotes work-life balance, with opportunities for team events and collaboration at our Bloemfontein facility.