Robotics Engineering Manager

SoftServe is a company with a Robotics Group working on advanced robotics solutions across industries. The role involves leading robotics initiatives including mobile robots, drones, and autonomous platforms.

• Strong experience (8+ years) in robotics software development including real-time systems
• Expert-level proficiency in C, C++, and Python
• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 and robotic visualization tools such as RViz
• Practical knowledge of mobile robots, drones, AGVs, AMRs, or autonomous systems
• Experience with simulation and rendering tools such as Gazebo, Nvidia Isaac Sim, Bullet, or Blender
• Deep understanding of robotics domains including perception, SLAM, trajectory planning, kinematics, and obstacle avoidance
• Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA) and libraries such as OpenCV and PCL
• Strong background in system architecture design including real-time constraints, modularity, and data flow
• Experience with sensor and actuator integration and control systems
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments with scripting and automation skills
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and production-grade deployment
• Proven leadership experience including mentoring engineers and managing delivery pipelines
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting technical concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Upper-intermediate or higher English proficiency

• Design and lead development of advanced robotics systems across domains such as mobile robots, drones, and autonomous platforms
• Drive end-to-end ownership of robotics initiatives ensuring architecture quality, scalability, and production readiness
• Collaborate with robotics engineers, AI specialists, embedded engineers, and cloud teams
• Architect and implement perception, SLAM, motion planning, and control systems
• Build and manage prototyping cycles to evolve experimental solutions into production-grade systems
• Oversee simulation and real-world validation using Gazebo, Nvidia Isaac Sim, and HIL/SIL environments
• Ensure integration of sensors, actuators, and hardware components with software systems
• Implement high-performance computing solutions using GPU/CUDA, OpenCV, and point cloud processing
• Establish and optimize development workflows including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Docker deployments
• Lead, mentor, and guide engineering teams supporting technical growth and delivery effectiveness
• Engage with clients through workshops, technical discussions, and architecture reviews

SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.