Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Manipulation & Vision, Singapore

We are looking for a
Senior Software Engineer – Robotics Manipulation & Vision
to lead the development of the
manipulation system
for our autonomous mobile manipulation robot. The role involves
motion planning, grasp planning, vision-guided manipulation, and safety-critical control
of robotic arms and end-effectors. You will work closely with the
navigation and perception teams
to ensure seamless
robot-environment interaction .
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement
robotic manipulation pipelines
using
MoveIt, ROS 2, and C++ . Develop
vision-guided manipulation
(eg., object detection and pose estimation) for detecting shapes of toilets and sinks Optimize
path planning
(OMPL, STOMP) for
collision-free arm motions
in tight spaces. Implement
force-torque control
and
compliant motions
for safe interaction with surfaces. Architect
behavior tree-based task execution
for manipulation workflows (e.g., 'pick tool
scrub
retract'). Integrate
safety monitors
(e.g., torque limits, emergency stops) into the manipulation stack. Work with
embedded teams
to ensure low-latency communication between manipulators and sensors. Conduct
real-world testing
in fields and refine manipulation robustness. Create
APIs
to interface with
3rd-party UI dashboards Low-Level Driver Development : Write
custom drivers
for
actuators (servos, linear motors)
and
end-effector tools
(suction pumps, spray nozzles). Interface with
microcontrollers
(Arduino, STM32) for
real-time sensor feedback
(force-torque, proximity sensors).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
PhD/MS in Robotics, computer science or equivalent domain. 5+ years
in
robotic manipulation
(industrial arms, mobile manipulators). Expertise in
MoveIt, ROS 2, and motion planning
(experienced with MoveIt Pro will be a great plus). Strong
C++
skills with experience in
real-time robotic control . Background in
computer vision
(OpenCV, PyTorch, YOLO) for object detection/grasping. Experience with
end-effector tooling
(grippers, suction systems, cleaning attachments). Knowledge of
force control
and
compliant manipulation
strategies. Familiarity with
behavior trees
for task sequencing. Bonus: Experience with
6/7-DoF arm kinematics
(URDF, IK solvers). Prior work with manipulators(eg., KUKA, kinova, UR, Franka)