#EG Lead/Senior Systems Engineer, Multi Robot Systems

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Software Enginering Tech Lead to join our Multi-Robot System Engineering team. You will be directly involved in building software that powers the orchestration, integration, and deployment of a fleet of heterogeneous robots. From interface design to system-level testing and deployment, you will be at the core of delivering robust and intelligent robotic solutions for real-world applications.

Software Module Development

Design, develop, and test modular software components that support multi-robot behaviors, coordination logic, and system functions.

Orchestration Engine Development

Build and optimize the multi-robot orchestration engine to enable intelligent task distribution and coordination across a fleet of robots.

Robotic Interface & Interoperability Development

Design and implement interfaces for integrating diverse robotic platforms into a unified system.

Ensure interoperability across different robot types and vendors using standardized or custom robotics middleware frameworks.

System Testing & Production Rollout

Conduct comprehensive system-level and integration testing.

Deploy and validate the system in real-world environments with focus on reliability and stability.

User Engagement & Requirements Engineering

Participate in user workshops and discussions to understand operational challenges.

Translate user needs into detailed user stories and technical requirements.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

Create and maintain clear, structured technical documents including system design specs, operation manuals, and deployment guides.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

Mentor junior engineers and interns, providing technical guidance and support.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including robotics, AI, and product teams to ensure successful solution rollouts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related engineering field.

5+ years of experience in software/system development, preferably involving robotics or distributed systems.

Strong programming proficiency in Java, Python, or similar languages.

Hands‑on ROS/ROS2 and real‑time robotic systems experience.

Docker, Kubernetes or containerization experience.

MQTT, DDS or robotics messaging protocal knowledge.

Solid grasp of system integration, message-passing and robotic protocols.

Unit/integration testing and CI/CD pipeline experience.

Production rollout and system upgrade experience.

Strong documentation and technical communication skills.

Required Leadership Skills

3+ years leading software engineering teams.

3+ years managing offshore/OEM vendors.

Strong communication: simplify complex technical concepts.

Preferred

Experience with robotics middleware (e.g., Open-RMF, VDA5050, vendor SDKs).

Familiarity with path-planning (e.g., A*, Dijkstra, RRT) and optimization.

Robot interoperability design, including multi-vendor integration.

Exposure to robotic deployments (inspection, delivery, concierge).

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

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