ROS2 Developer

Job Title: ROS2 Developer
Department: Robotics Software Engineering
Location: Remote

Job Summary:
The ROS2 Developer will design, implement, and maintain software solutions for robotic systems using the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2) framework. The role involves developing and optimizing real-time software for robotic applications, ensuring smooth integration of sensors, actuators, and control algorithms. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers, to create innovative and reliable robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development with ROS2:
  • Develop and maintain robotics software solutions using the ROS2 framework.
  • Implement nodes, services, and topics for inter-process communication and data flow in robotic systems.
  • Optimize the performance of ROS2-based software in real-time environments.
• Integration and Middleware:
  • Integrate ROS2 with hardware components, including sensors, actuators, and embedded systems.
  • Configure and utilize DDS (Data Distribution Service) for inter-node communication.
  • Work with middleware tools to enhance communication, security, and data integrity.
• Algorithm Development:
  • Implement algorithms for motion planning, localization, mapping (SLAM), and autonomous navigation.
  • Design and test sensor fusion techniques for multi-sensor systems.
• Testing and Simulation:
  • Conduct simulation of robotic systems using tools such as Gazebo, RViz, or Ignition.
  • Perform debugging, profiling, and optimization of ROS2-based applications.
• Documentation and Best Practices:
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for ROS2 nodes, packages, and APIs.
  • Adhere to best practices for modularity, maintainability, and scalability of ROS2 projects.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware and software components.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on system architecture and implementation.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience developing robotics software using ROS2.
  • Proven experience working with robotic systems and real-time applications.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python.
  • Strong understanding of ROS2 architecture, including nodes, topics, services, and actions.
  • Experience with sensor integration (e.g., cameras, LIDAR, IMUs).
  • Knowledge of robotics algorithms, including SLAM, motion planning, and control.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments and build tools (e.g., colcon, CMake).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DDS protocols like Fast DDS, Cyclone DDS, or RTI Connext.
• Familiarity with ROS1-to-ROS2 migration processes.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and robotics hardware.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools for CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Background in GPU acceleration for robotics (e.g., CUDA, TensorRT).
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks for robotic perception (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).