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Senior Robotics Engineer – ROS 2 Migration & Systems (C++)

Department: R&D Engineering

Location: Noida (On-Site)

Company: Octobotics Tech Pvt. Ltd.

About Octobotics

Octobotics develops autonomous industrial mobile robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured industrial environments such as tanks, pipelines, and heavy infrastructure facilities.

As we scale from MVP to production-grade systems, we are migrating our robotics architecture from ROS 1 (Noetic) to a fully native ROS 2 (Humble/Iron) ecosystem to enable real-time performance, scalability, and reliability.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead the migration of our core autonomy stack from ROS 1 to ROS 2.

This is a systems-level, architecture-focused role involving navigation design, middleware optimization, sensor fusion, and high-performance C++ development for real-world industrial deployment.

This position requires strong ownership, deep robotics fundamentals, and experience building production-grade systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. ROS 1 to ROS 2 Migration

• Port core navigation and control logic from ROS 1 (Noetic) to ROS 2 (Humble/Iron)
• Rewrite nodes using Lifecycle Management and Node Composition
• Bridge legacy systems using ros1_bridge
• Port and validate custom message and service definitions
• Optimize inter-node communication for zero-copy performance

2. Navigation & Autonomy Architecture

• Architect and customize Nav2 stack
• Develop custom Behavior Tree plugins
• Implement custom Costmap layers for dynamic obstacle handling
• Design robust global and local planning strategies (A*, DWB, TEB)

3. Middleware & DDS Optimization

• Configure and tune DDS implementations (FastDDS / CycloneDDS)
• Optimize QoS profiles for lossy WiFi and constrained industrial networks
• Debug discovery and multicast-related issues
• Ensure deterministic and real-time communication behavior

4. Sensor Fusion & Localization

• Implement and tune EKF/UKF pipelines using robot_localization
• Fuse IMU, Wheel Odometry, and LiDAR data
• Maintain bounded covariance and state estimation stability
• Debug drift and pose estimation inconsistencies

5. Serialization & Internal Systems

• Implement Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) for efficient internal data logging
• Design low-overhead inter-process communication mechanisms
• Ensure minimal latency and memory-safe execution

Technical Requirements

Robotics Stack

• Strong hands-on experience with ROS 2 (Humble/Iron preferred)
• Solid understanding of ROS 1 architecture and migration practices
• Deep knowledge of Nav2 (Planners, Controllers, Recoveries)
• Experience with SLAM frameworks (Cartographer, SLAM Toolbox)

Core Robotics Fundamentals

• Rigid body transformations and coordinate frames (SE(3))
• Quaternions and homogeneous transformation matrices
• TF tree architecture (map → odom → base_link)
• Forward & Inverse Kinematics (Differential Drive / Ackermann)
• Probabilistic robotics and Bayesian estimation principles

Programming

• Advanced C++ (C++14/17)
• RAII
• Smart pointers
• Template metaprogramming
• Real-time safe coding practices
• Python for prototyping and orchestration

What We’re Looking For

• Strong debugging skills in distributed systems
• Ability to handle real-world deployment constraints
• Experience building robotics systems beyond simulation
• Comfort working in production-level autonomy stacks

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial robotics deployments
• Experience working in GPS-denied environments
• Exposure to real-time Linux systems
• DDS security configuration experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall operation of section.

 Enter kitchen on time, in clean and tidy uniforms, well groomed with head gear, shoes

and clean dusters.

 Switch on gas and ovens in case it is required.

 Check if equipment’s are in working good condition and inform maintenance head for

its breakdown.

 Same to be informed to Head chef and should be written in maintenance order form.

 Check quality of previous day mis-en-place for its spoilage.

 Update preparation list (based on lunch buffet and Ala Carte) as per forecasted

quantity for that day and spoilage. Do not make over excess quantity as that will lead

to wastage and high food cost.

 As per preparation list, get all raw material and cooking utensils arranged, if commis

is there otherwise do it on own.

 In case of any raw material is not available or utensils, check with stores and inform

same to head chef.

 Follow up on the same by writing on the follow up sheet.

 Get material picked up from Dry stores and fresh material from Receiving.

 Directly responsible for receiving quality of raw material (Perishable and Non-

perishable).

 Check discrepancy in quantities. In case material is not proper, return the material and

inform stores to buy fresh from market and debit the amount to the supplier.

 In case it is very urgent, accept few quantities and enter less quantity as received.

 Inform Head Chef for any unavailable items as per ordering list. At the same time

inform captain and above for not available dish with valid reason.

 Fill up requisition sheet before 4 pm and check day store for available (Perishable and

Non-perishable) ingredients before giving final requisition.

 In case Head chef is off, check ordering of other sections.

 Responsible for the operation of your section on your off days.

 Responsible for assigning work to your subordinate for your off days as per his

efficiency.

 Wash all vegetables before starting mis-en-place as per preparation list, keeping

hygiene in mind.

 Prepare mis-en-place as per Preparation List with high ingredient yield and no

wastage.

 Keep work table and ranges clean from time to time during operations, to maintain

basic hygiene standard.

 Use right cooking method for preparations, and guide sub-ordinate as well.

 Guide subordinates to use heavy and light equipment’s.

 Taste items for its quality and right preparations. Make a habit of tasting items.

 Dishing out orders as per right KOT (make sure date, time, qty and signature of order

taker is mentioned correctly) keeping garnish and accompaniments in minds.

 Follow Standard portion size while dishing out orders, guide your sub-ordinates.

 Follow correct plate presentation and guide your sub-ordinates.

 Re- use preparations, leftovers efficiently in order to control wastage.

 Check for the last order and close the kitchen by doing and guiding subordinate to

cover all items and store as per requirement.

 Clean all work area and ranges.

 Check required amount of mis-en-place for the next shift.

 Lock all chillers and freezer to avoid any pilferage.

 Giving proper handover of mis-en-place for ala carte, outdoor, in-house function, live

counter or any special preparations to head chef for the day taking off.

 Supporting Head chef by conducting training on various aspect of kitchen operation

including related cuisine, hygiene, planning etc.

 Make sure that all work with regard to Daily checklist is completed like Food tasting

sheet, N/A Items, Kitchen cleaning images, Pest Control, ODC Update, Daily

Wastage sheet, Buffet Set up, Daily Fridge Stacking images, etc.

 Follow Buddy learning systems to train the assigned kitchen staff and report their

success on a timely basis

Job Requirements:

4-6 years of experience in Continental Cuisine/Mexican/Italian.

 High school diploma or equivalent required.

 Excellent personal hygiene

We’re Hiring: School Business Manager – India

Remote | Commission-Based + Performance Bonuses

EdTech | LMS + ERP for Schools

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Help Transform Education in India

Student Diwan is a global EdTech platform delivering a powerful, user-friendly LMS + ERP system built for modern schools. As we expand into India, we’re looking for passionate, results-driven professionals to help schools accelerate growth through modern digital solutions.

This is a remote, commission-based role to start, with strong earning potential and performance-based career growth — including the possibility of transitioning to a base-pay + commission model depending on your results.

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Role Overview

We’re seeking a School Business Growth Specialist to drive our B2B engagement with schools — from identifying opportunities to building long-term partnerships.

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Responsibilities include:

Connecting with school decision-makers (owners, principals, IT heads, directors)

Leveraging tools like LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, SignalHire, or personal networks for outreach

Conducting virtual product demos and impactful school presentations

Managing the full growth cycle: proposal → follow-up → negotiation → partnership closure

Providing regular feedback on school needs and market trends to our team

Meeting schools in-person, if needed, to strengthen trust and relationships

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Requirements

Experience in B2B sales, education outreach, or school engagement (EdTech/SaaS a plus)

Strong English communication skills (Hindi or regional language fluency is a bonus)

Familiarity with digital outreach (email, LinkedIn, prospecting tools)

Confident in delivering presentations and addressing school stakeholders’ concerns

Goal-focused, reliable, and driven to support school growth

Based in Tier-1 or Tier-2 cities in India (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, etc.)

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What You Get

Remote flexibility

Attractive Commissions (10–15%) + Performance Bonuses

Opportunity to move into a base salary + commission role after 4–6 months based on performance

Work with a fast-growing global EdTech company

Build strong, growth-focused relationships with India’s leading schools

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Key responsibilities:

1. Managing all inventory and orders for Amazon and Website. Keeping a track of all stock movement in various locations.

2. Assisting is packing orders.

3. Managing sales sheets and Amazon dashboard

• Good with numbers
• Organised and thorough

About Plum

We are making health insurance - simple, accessible and affordable. Hundreds of businesses of all sizes from startups to large corporates trust Plum for their employee's health protection.

Healthcare in India is seeing a phenomenal shift. Healthcare cost is seeing an inflation that is three times the general inflation. Treatments of diseases including Covid-19 can wipe out entire household savings. The majority of Indians won't be able to afford health insurance on their own. As many as 600mn Indians would depend on employer-sponsored insurance.

Enter Plum. Plum is re-imagining the health insurance stack and accelerating the penetration of health insurance in India to 100%. Plum has forged new underwriting and fraud detection algorithms to enable companies as small as 2 to benefit from group insurance. The platform enables realtime insurance design & pricing to enable companies to buy insurance in 3-clicks. And offers employees hassle-free claims experience through an integrated digital process.

Plum is backed by leading global investors including Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, Tanglin Ventures and Incubate Fund (read more https://www.plumhq.com/blog/plum-series-a-funding">here)

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable Java code. 
• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality components and modular code, ensuring the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Strong advocate of Google’s iOS design principles and interface guidelines
• Strong sense of ownership and integrity demonstrated through clear communication and collaboration.
• Having experience with building and maintaining an open source project or design library is a plus. 

• 3 + years of experience of iOS SDK, Swift and how to deal with different screen sizes. 
• Experience with local databases, offline storage, threading, and performance tuningFamiliarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as camera, gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source iOS ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasksAbility to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

Job Location: New Delhi

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to all phases of the Software development lifecycle

• Write well-designed testable, efficient code and complex code with Data Structure & Algorithms.

• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications on Java and RestAPI.

• Prepare and produce releases of software component

• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

• A Developer whose job includes writing complex code, testing, and fixing bugs.

• Maintain, design the database and organize collected information.

• A specialized programmer who focuses on multiple types of development.

What you’ll bring:

• 2 year to 5 years of proven hands-on Software Development experience.

• Strong experience in Java programming

• Expertise Knowledge of Data structures and Algorithms

• Proven working experience in a product-based organization (preferred)

• Understanding with Java frameworks Spring boot, Microservices and ORM frameworks.

• Must have the experience to design and build scalable REST APIs.

• Object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.

• Sound knowledge in controller design and analysis.
• Good understanding in optimisation based control algorithms.
• Experience with implementing PID controller for various unstable system.
• Experience with vehicle modelling and analysis.
• Good understanding of implementation/debugging/testing model and control algorithms.
• Candidate should have experience in programming concepts like OOPS in C++ and Python with robust and efficient coding.
• Experience in Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow.
• Good understanding in code generation, implementation and testing for real time intergration embedded system.

• Algorithm development for different control features.
• Testing of algorithm architecture along with tuning and validation.
• Working with simulation team to integrate and test models and algorithms into simulation environment for rapid development and validation.
• Tuning and validation of plant models to emulate real physical systems’ behaviour
• Co-ordination with other departments to maintain consistency and compatibility in department stack.

• ROS and ROS2 experience
• Vehicle dynamics modelling and simulation.
• Experience with version control using Git.

• Health Insurance
• Employee Stock Options
• Work from Home
• Flexible work hours
• Monthly Team outings and events
• Budget for up-skilling
• Flexible vacation

• CA or MBA qualification
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification Experience in Finance (preferably in NBFC for few years)
• Ability to understand the intricacies of Finance, Ind-AS, Tax and Regulations
• Able to work with CEO and Senior management
• Manage the finance & accounts team, to deliver high-performance

Key Skills:

• Communication: Clarity, Articulation and English
• Conceptual & Critical thinking
• Positive Attitude and Positive Energy
• Self-starter, self-motivated and aspirational
• Attention to Detail
• Outcome orientation & Execution skills handling multiple priorities
• Financial analysis & financial concepts
• Good understanding of Finance operation process and Month end close reporting

Other Good To Have Skill:

• Domain skills on Banking, NBFC, etc
• Understanding of Risk Management              

What Will You Be Doing?

• Closely work with CEO and provide finance support to achieve business goals
• Responsible for the Finance Team of NFS (as a Head of Finance) – set aspiring goals, continuously connect & provide feedback to bring out the best from the team
• Insightful BU reporting (Internal) to highlight the deviation from plan & scope for improvement
• Timely and reliable submission of Statutory reporting and drive 100% compliance
• Create value through cost savings champion and tax optimization
• Present financial performance and other matters, to CEO and Board
• Timely audit of accounts (as per companies act), RBI and Taxation
• Responsible for managing Internal Audit and continuously monitor controls & efficiency
• Responsible to manage banking relationship for the operational banking
• Drive systems & process improvements and ensure robust internal controls