SiMa.ai

MTS, Robotics Engineer (AI2443)

SiMa.ai  •  Bengaluru, IN (Onsite)  •  29 days ago
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Job Title: MTS, Robotics Engineer      Job Location: Bangalore, India ( This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our Bangalore, India Office)     
Job ID: AI2443
         We are seeking an exceptional  Member of Technical Staff, Robotics Engineer to join our cutting-edge Robotics and AI team. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on experience in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), aerial drones, and, ideally, humanoid robots. You will play a strategic and technical leadership role in developing intelligent, autonomous systems across various platforms.     This role requires a strong foundation in  embedded systems, a solid grasp of  neural networks and AI, and understanding of advancements in  Generative AI (GenAI) Expertise in  Lidar-based SLAM and  Visual SLAM is critical for success in this role.   Key Responsibilities:   
  • Lead architecture, design, and development of software and hardware systems for AMRs, drones, and/or humanoid robots.
  • Develop and deploy perception, localization, and navigation systems using  Lidar-based and Visual SLAM techniques.
  • Design real-time embedded systems to interface with sensors, actuators, and compute platforms.
  • Integrate  deep learning models for object detection, motion planning, behavior prediction, and scene understanding.
  • Contribute to or lead R&D efforts related to  Generative AI and its applications in robotics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and AI scientists to deliver complete solutions.
  • Evaluate and integrate sensors such as cameras, IMUs, LIDARs, and ultrasonic systems for 360° situational awareness.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide strategic input into long-term robotics and AI vision.
 Required Qualifications:   
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in robotics systems design, with a focus on  AMRs and/or drones
  • Proficiency in  C/C++, Python, and ROS/ROS2 frameworks.
  • Proven experience with  SLAM systems, both Lidar-based (e.g., Cartographer, LOAM) and visual (e.g., ORB-SLAM, OpenVSLAM).
  • Hands-on expertise with  embedded systems, RTOS, and board-level debugging.
  • Solid understanding of  deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and their deployment on edge devices.
  • Familiarity with  Generative AI models (e.g., transformers, diffusion models) and how they are shaping future intelligent systems.
  • Experience with humanoid robotics is a strong plus.
 Preferred Skills:   
  • Experience with  hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and simulation platforms (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
  • Knowledge of real-time computer vision, 3D mapping, and autonomous decision-making.
  • Familiarity with safety, compliance, and fail-safe system design for autonomous platforms.
  • Contributions to open-source robotics or AI projects.
  • Demonstrated innovation through patents or publications.
 Personal attributes:   Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative, and good at solving problems. Execution and results oriented. Self-driven, Thinks Big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills.   
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About SiMa.ai

SiMa.ai™ is all about scaling Physical AI!

We are passionate about scaling Physical AI across robotics, automotive, industrial automation, aerospace & defense, smart vision, and healthcare. We are shipping the industry's best, purpose-built, software centric Physical AI HW/SW platform that is best in class in ease of use, performance, and power efficiency. SiMa.ai is led by technologists and business veterans and backed by a set of top investors committed to scaling Physical AI.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Year Founded
2018
Website
sima.ai
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