Robotics Software Lead

JD – Robotics Software Engineer

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Experience: 2-5 Years

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About the Company:

We founded Sakar Robotics to collapse fragmented point solutions into a single extensible mobile manipulation platform. Traditional automation requires bespoke integration per workflow—slow to deploy, rigid to evolve. We built a composable stack where perception, autonomy, manipulation and orchestration cooperate natively. 

Guided by field feedback across regulated, high‑mix and throughput‑critical domains, we iterate on production reality—not lab abstractions—building durable leverage for customers. 

Our mission is to deliver a unified robotics platform that can be rapidly configured to execute diverse workflows—reducing time‑to‑value, elevating safety, and embedding continuous improvement loops into daily operations. 

Role Summary

As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate core robotic software modules using ROS and Python. You’ll be responsible for building and optimizing real-time robotic applications that bring perception, navigation, and control systems together into production-ready solutions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robotic software using ROS2 frameworks. 
• Write modular, production-grade code in Python (and C++ when required). 
• Implement and optimize motion planning, navigation, and control algorithms.  
• Integrate sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, and IMUs for localization and mapping on simulation/hardware. 
• Collaborate with hardware and autonomy teams for end-to-end system integration. 
• Test, debug, and validate algorithms in both simulated and on-field environments. 

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python/C++ programming. 
• Hands-on experience with ROS2 (nodes, topics, services, TFs, and launch files). 
• Good understanding of robot kinematics, motion planning, and navigation stack. 
• Proficiency in Linux environments and Git version control. 

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with C++ for performance-critical applications. 
• Experience with simulation tools like Gazebo, RViz, or Isaac Sim. 
• Knowledge of OpenCV, PCL, or other perception libraries. 
• Understanding of sensor fusion, mapping, and autonomous navigation. 

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and coordination 
• Ownership and accountability 
• Problem-solving and proactive approach 
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment 
• Team collaboration and positive attitude