Founding Engineer – Robotics

Company Description

Robotronix and Scalability Technology (P) LTD is a leading innovator in robotics, specializing in the design and manufacturing of patented solutions for challenging environments, such as confined spaces, high altitudes, and toxic areas. Our mission is to revolutionize robotics by empowering businesses with automation solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and groundbreaking technology. With a global outlook and a commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility, we aim to integrate robotics seamlessly into mission-critical operations. Our "Made in India for the World" approach highlights our dedication to setting global standards while showcasing Indian ingenuity and engineering excellence.

Role Description

We are looking for a Founding Robotics Engineer to build the core robotics stack from scratch — spanning simulation, autonomy, and real-world deployment .

You will work directly with founders to define the technology roadmap, architecture, and product direction , especially for industrial inspection robotics and constrained environments .

Initially, this role is ESOP-heavy (ownership-driven) with a transition to salary + ESOPs post funding .

🎯 Key Responsibilities

What You Will Own (0 → 1 Responsibility)

🧠 Core Robotics Architecture

• Design end-to-end ROS2-based system architecture
• Build scalable, reusable ROS2 libraries and frameworks
• Define communication, perception, and control pipelines

🧪 Simulation & Digital Twin

• Lead Gazebo / Ignition simulation environments
• Build high-fidelity digital twins of robotic systems
• Develop sim-to-real transfer strategies

🤖 Autonomy & Intelligence

• Implement SLAM, localization, and navigation (Nav2)
• Develop path planning and obstacle avoidance
• Integrate perception using OpenCV / AI models

⚙️ Hardware + Software Integration

• Integrate ROS2 with real robotic systems
• Work with sensors: LiDAR, cameras, IMU, encoders
• Optimize for real-time performance

🚀 Deployment & Field Testing

• Transition from simulation → real-world deployment
• Conduct industrial testing and validation
• Ensure robustness and reliability

🔧 Required Skills

• Strong expertise in ROS2 (Humble/Foxy or later)
• Hands-on experience with Gazebo / Ignition
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Strong foundation in robotics:
• Kinematics & dynamics
• Control systems
• Sensor fusion

Tools & Stack

• URDF/XACRO, RViz, TF2, rosbag, colcon
• Linux (Ubuntu)

Algorithms

• SLAM (RTAB-Map / Cartographer / ORB-SLAM)
• Path planning (A*, RRT, Dijkstra)
• ROS2 Navigation stack (Nav2)

💡 Good to Have

• Experience with inspection / climbing / pipe robots
• MoveIt2, Isaac Sim, Webots, Unity
• AI/ML for perception
• NVIDIA Jetson / embedded systems
• Startup or 0→1 build experience

🧠 Founder Mindset Expectations

• High ownership and accountability
• Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration
• Strong problem-solving and execution focus
• Ability to think in systems, not just components

🎯 Why Join Us

• Build core robotics IP from scratch
• Solve real industrial challenges (inspection, NDT, confined spaces)
• Direct impact on product and company trajectory
• Opportunity to grow into Head of Robotics

💰 Compensation Structure

Phase 1 (Pre-Funding)

• ESOP-based compensation (Founding Equity)
• Significant upside based on contribution and role

Phase 2 (Post-Funding)

• Competitive salary + ESOPs
• Performance-based growth and leadership role