Robotics Research Engineer L2

Job Description

As a Robotics Research Engineer, you will be involved in building the software stack for Perceptyne s Humanoid / Semi-Humanoid . Your work will span research, design and development of algorithms for motion planning and control. You shall develop scalable software architectures for deploying Humanoid/Semi-humanoid robots in the real world with focus on reliability and speed. You will be joining a fast-paced startup where your contributions will directly shape the product and the future of robotic manipulation expect challenges, learning, and growth. Key Responsibilities Design and develop motion planning and control algorithms for dual arm dexterous robots. Develop and maintain scalable software that can be deployed in real world. Optimize software for real-time performance. Test and verify algorithms and software on physical robots and simulations. Engage in wide range of tasks across the robotics-system ranging from conducting research, testing & benchmarking algorithms, developing software, hardware system setup and software deployment. Stay up-to-date with the recent advancements in the fields of Robotics and be able to translate them to software for testing and prototyping. Requirements Bachelors / Master s degree in Computer science/ Electrical / Electronics / Communications / Instrumentation Engineering. 1+ years of experience in developing software for robots. Excellent C++ and Python programming skills. Real world experience writing multi-threaded applications is a plus. Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS 2 and frameworks such as Moveit, Nav2 etc. Hands-on experience with planning frameworks like OMPL. Hands-on experience with sensors like Depth Cameras, 2D Lidar etc. Strong fundamentals in Robotic Manipulation (Kinematics, Jacobians, Dynamics, Trajectory Generation etc.) and Strong foundational understanding of mathematical concepts including matrix operations, transforms, coordinate frames etc. Qualities we value Passion for Robotics and AI, with a deep curiosity for solving real-world problems. Strong bias for action you don t wait for perfect conditions to execute. A proactive, go-getter attitude with a willingness to take initiative and drive projects forward. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. Ownership mindset comfortable thriving in a fast-paced startup environment, tackling complex challenges, and delivering impactful outcomes.