Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help advance society.
As a Senior Full Stack SW Robotics Engineer, you will be part of the Autonomous Robotics Research Centre (ARRC) at TII. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of autonomous drones for various applications, pushing the boundaries of innovation in robotics. You will collaborate with a team of researchers and engineers to design, develop, and integrate algorithms to empower drones with autonomy.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the team to design, develop, test, and integrate software stacks into our autonomous drone platform.
- Design and implement robust and scalable software architecture for the drone, ensuring efficient communication between sensors, control systems, and navigation algorithms.
- Implement sensor fusion techniques to enhance perception and localization capabilities for navigation in dynamic environments.
- Enforce coding standards and best practices within the team to maintain code consistency and quality.
- Write efficient and easily readable code and manage pull requests, providing constructive feedback.
- Conduct thorough testing, simulation, and validation of the software components, identifying and resolving issues for reliable performance.
- Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate sensors, actuators, and other components, ensuring seamless communication with the software stack.
- Utilize expertise in ROS/ROS2 to integrate new algorithms with existing robotics frameworks.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in robotics and drone technology to incorporate innovative solutions into projects.
Requirements:
- Strong software architecture and design skills.
- Strong programming capabilities in C++ and Python.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) specialized in deploying models on NVIDIA platforms.
- Proven experience with ROS and ROS2 software development and integration.
- Familiarity with sensor fusion, perception, and autonomous navigation.
- Knowledge of computer vision and optimization of algorithms for embedded systems.
- Best practices of software development (Git, CI).
- Capable of working in Unix systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent written and spoken English.
- Experience with real-world applications on autonomous drones.
- Knowledge of PX4 and/or other autopilots.
- Experience with simulation tools like Gazebo.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and task management tools (Jira or similar).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At TII, we help society overcome significant challenges through a rigorous approach to scientific discovery and inquiry, using state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading international institutions.
