Senior Lead Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Robotics Engineers with a strong focus

on ROS2 development to join our dynamic team. As a Robotics Engineer, you will be

responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced robotic systems and

applications using the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2). You need to develop the

behavioral and control systems, including planning and navigation needed for

autonomous robots. This role requires a deep understanding of robotic software

architecture, proficiency in ROS2, and experience with hardware integration and real

time systems and expertise in URDF (Unified Robot Description Format).

Key Responsibilities :

Design and Development:

 Develop robust and scalable robotic applications using ROS2. Implement

software for various robotic systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.

 Hand-on with developing ROS2 nodes, Services/Clients, Publishers/Subscriber.

 Lead and develop path/motion planning algorithms that include route planning,

trajectory optimization, decision making, and open space planning. Good

understandings of Robot dynamics, kinematics and modeling.

System Integration :

 Integrate sensors, actuators, and other hardware components with robotic

systems. Ensure seamless communication between hardware and software

layers. Experienced on integration with perception sensors such as IMU, GPS,

Stereo Cameras, Lidar, Radar, and various other sensors.

URDF Modeling :

 Create and maintain accurate URDF models for robotic systems. Ensure models

accurately represent the physical configuration and kinematics of the robots.

Algorithm Implementation :

 Implement and optimize algorithms for perception, localization, mapping,

navigation, and control.

Simulation and Testing :

 Utilize simulation tools to test and validate robotic systems in virtual

environments like Gazebo, Rviz2 and Unity.

Perform rigorous testing in real-world scenarios to ensure system robustness.

Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system architecture,

design decisions, algorithms, and user guides.

Research and Development :

 Stay updated with the latest advancements in robotics and ROS2, and URDF.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

All candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field(Computer

Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication

Engineering, Robotics or similar).

Advanced degrees are a plus.

We are hiring a Robotics Engineer to build software for autonomous robots.

Responsibilities

• Develop robot software with ROS
• Work on perception, motion planning and control
• Test on real hardware and in simulation
• Debug and improve system reliability

Requirements

• 1+ years in robotics software
• Hands-on experience with ROS
• Strong C++ or Python

At InferQ, we are building solutions for autonomous and intelligent aerial systems. We seek a Robotic Navigation Engineer with deep technical rigor and a passion for developing mission-critical navigation, estimation, and path planning systems for UAVs. The role demands hands-on engagement across the autonomy stack. You will work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and aerospace, translating research into reliable field-deployable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement algorithms for joint state estimation, integrating multi-sensor inputs.
• Develop dynamic and real-time path planning solutions for UAVs.
• Create and validate flight simulations using various COTS Simulators or custom HIL/SIL test environments.
• Design and integrate advanced navigation systems.
• Work with avionics, AI, and controls teams to integrate autonomy modules on flight computers and mission systems.
• Conduct flight trials, performance evaluation, and algorithm optimization under real mission conditions.
• Support development of mission-critical autonomy frameworks for UAV systems.

Skillset/ Experience Required

• Strong foundation in linear and nonlinear state estimation and multi-sensor fusion.
• Expertise in path planning and trajectory optimization for aerial platforms.
• Proficiency in C++ / Python and ROS / ROS2 for robotic system development.
• Experience with aerospace kinematics and dynamics modeling, flight control integration, and navigation system design.
• Hands-on experience with Gazebo / X-Plane / AirSim / Unreal Engine simulators.
• Practical understanding of vision-based SLAM, visual odometry, and obstacle avoidance.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a systems-engineering mindset.
• Exposure to AI-based perception systems.
• Integration of algorithms with embedded flight computers.
• Experience with HIL/SIL test setups and flight telemetry systems.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, or other lifecycle processes is a plus.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech / Ph.D. in Aerospace, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, or related disciplines.
• Academic or project focus in Autonomous Systems, Estimation, Navigation, or AI-based Robotics is preferred.

About Company

We are building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings.

About the Role

We are looking for a versatile, hands-on software engineer to join our growing team. You will work across embedded Linux systems, networking stacks, robotic middleware, and cloud-connected services. This role demands strong fundamentals, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly — not just familiarity with buzzwords.

On-site, Bengaluru

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robot boot-up sequences and service orchestration to ensure reliable, deterministic system bring-up.
• Configure and manage Linux networking — TCP/IP stack, HTTP, iptables, ARP, DHCP, DNS — for robot-to-cloud and inter-robot communication.
• Own CI/CD pipelines using ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, and containerized workflows to ship software to robots.
• Manage Docker-based deployment and runtime environments on robot and cloud infrastructure.
• Write and maintain system administration tooling and bash scripts for fleet management and diagnostics.
• Collaborate closely with robotics, perception, and application teams to integrate platform capabilities.
• Establish and enforce best practices around Git workflows, branching strategies, and code review.
• Lead and mentor a small platform engineering team — set technical direction, conduct code reviews, and drive execution.

Requirements

All candidates must demonstrate solid, hands-on competency in every item listed below.

• Linux systems programming in C
• File I/O — read, write, seek, memory-mapped files
• Multi-threading — pthreads, mutexes, condition variables, thread safety
• Socket communication — TCP/UDP sockets, select/poll/epoll
• Basic data structures & algorithms — stack, heap, queue, linked list
• General comprehension ability — reading technical manuals, datasheets, and RFCs
• Python scripting
• Bash scripting
• Git — CLI usage, branching, merging, rebasing, conflict resolution
• Standard UML diagrams — flowchart, sequence diagram, deployment diagram
• Windowless text editor — vim, nano, or equivalent

Strong Advantage

• C++ programming — C++17, OOP, templates, STL
• Common network protocols — DHCP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DNS
• Network configuration — routers, switches, VLANs, subnetting
• Server-client application architecture
• P2P vs. centralised communication — DDS vs. MQTT
• Database management — SQL vs. NoSQL, schema design
• Network security — checksums (CRC, MD5, SHA), public-key encryption, digital signatures
• ROS2 framework — pub/sub, services, actions, lifecycle nodes, DDS transport
• CMake build system — targets, find_package, CTest integration
• Docker — Dockerfiles, docker-compose, remote image registries

Must-haves (non-negotiable)

• Strong Linux systems programming in C — multi-threading (pthreads), socket communication (TCP/UDP, epoll), and file I/O
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions) and Docker-based deployments
• Networking expertise — TCP/IP stack, DHCP, DNS, iptables, inter-device communication
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for fleet management and diagnostics
• ROS2 experience (pub/sub, DDS, lifecycle nodes) is a strong advantage