Robotics System Integration Engineer

About the company

About the role

Core responsibilities

• Development, optimization, and maintenance of ROS2 based APIs and nodes.
• Integration of software modules including but not limited to, computer vision and control with hardware components.
• Develop and maintain drivers for first and third-party hardware.
• Design, implement, and maintain active monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and rapid incident response across production and development environments.
• Conduct real-world validation of developed features through field deployments and comprehensive hardware testing.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong foundation in software development, including practical experience with version control systems like Git.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, demonstrated through experience working with complex codebases.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Hands-on experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS or ROS2.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to proactively engage with various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage tasks effectively, translating business needs into clear, actionable development steps.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience working in the robotics industry.
• A foundational understanding across multiple robotics domains, such as control systems, perception, and navigation.
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable robotics applications, particularly those built on ROS2.
• Experience leading the implementation of robust testing strategies to ensure system reliability and stability.
• Hands-on experience with field testing to validate system integration, stability, safety, and performance on physical robotic hardware.
• Experience with hardware driver and low-level infrastructure development.
• Working knowledge of CAN bus communication.
• General networking knowledge (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, socket communications).
• Good understanding of containerization concepts, with practical experience using Docker.
• Familiarity with Agile and the Scrum methodology.
• Proficiency in Japanese.

Ideal candidate profile

• A flexible learner who excels in managing and prioritizing tasks, adapting to dynamic environments, and swiftly learning new technologies and skills.
• A critical thinker who can identify problems, anticipate risks and safety concerns in the deployment of perception algorithms, develop efficient solutions, and understand the implications of changes in complex systems.
• A resilient performer who maintains the output quality and shows tenacity despite challenges in high-pressure situations.
• A proactive innovator who takes the initiative to identify business needs, suggests improvements, and experiments with creative solutions.
• A committed team player who demonstrates excellent communication skills, strong ownership of tasks, commitment to team decisions even when in disagreement, and fosters a transparent, positive work environment.
• A safety-first individual, who takes responsibility for embedding safety into every stage of development and testing.

What we provide

• Competitive salary
• Full-flex work hours and hybrid work model
• Support and training for language and technical skills
• Complete health, pension, and social insurance
• Fully covered commuting expenses
• Company laptop and smartphone
• Visa support

Contract type

Time off

• Two days off per week
• Flexible national holidays
• Year-end and New Year holidays
• Annual paid leave that increases with tenure, starting with 10 days in your first year
• Sick leave
• Parental leave
• Nursing care leave
• Congratulatory and condolence leave