Robotics (ROS2) Senior Developer

Location: Bangalore

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior robotics developer to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of advanced robotic systems of the innovative OSS platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in robotic software architecture, proficiency in Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2), and a strong background in hardware integration and real-time control systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and develop robotic systems and components tailored for programmable robotic arms.

2. Develop and optimize software for robotic control, ensuring high performance and reliability.

3. Integrate various hardware components, including grippers, cameras, lidars, etc. into cohesive robotic systems.

4. Conduct rigorous testing and debugging of robotic systems to ensure optimal performance.

5. Stay abreast of the latest advancements in robotics and implement best practices to enhance system capabilities.

Qualification: 

1. Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

2. Professional Experience: At least around 2 years in robotics development, with focus on software architecture and hardware integration.

3. Programming Languages: Expertise in C++ and Python.

4. Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2): Extensive experience in developing and deploying applications within the ROS2 framework.

5. MoveIt 2: Proven experience in motion planning, manipulation, and control using MoveIt 2.

6. Gazebo Simulation: Proficiency in creating and managing robot simulations in Gazebo, including environment setup and integration with ROS2.

7. Robotic Arms: Hands-on experience with robotic arm systems, including kinematics, dynamics, and control strategies.

8. Development Tools: Proficiency with Docker and Git for version control and containerization.

Preferred Qualifications:  

1. Experience in developing robotic assistants or similar applications.

2. Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in robotics.

3. Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to mentor junior engineers.

Benefits:

1. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge open source technology in a cutting-edge and collaborative environment.

2. RAS operates out of ARTgarage and is supported by ARTPark, an AI and robotics incubator supported by IISc, Bengaluru. As a result, RAS offers an enriching professional development environment, along with an opportunity to interact with startups and developers developing innovative robotics and AI products.

3. Recognition as an Open Source Contributor.

4. RAS offers a competitive salary based on background, experience, and qualifications.

ARTPARK @ IISc :  Innovation factory for next-gen robotics & AI
ARTPARK is India's leading deep-tech venture builder and incubator focused on robotics, connected autonomous systems, and AI. Leveraging our unique facilities and ecosystems, we strive to provide meaningful support to very early-stage startups building deep-tech products based in research. We are a nonprofit organization created by Indian Institute of Science (IISc, Bengaluru) with support from the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India) and the Government of Karnataka.