KARCHER ROBOTICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Robotics AI Software Engineer Intern in West Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 900 - Ricebowl

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Robotics AI Software Engineer Intern to join our robotics software engineering team in Singapore. You will contribute to the development of software systems powering autonomous robots used in real-world environments.

The internship provides hands-on experience working on modern robotics technologies including ROS2, autonomous navigation, AI-enabled perception, sensor fusion, and robot system integration. You will collaborate with experienced robotics engineers and gain exposure to both simulation and real robot deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve software modules for autonomous robotic systems.
• Work on robotics components such as:
  - mission execution and robot behaviors
  - autonomous navigation workflows
  - docking and recovery behaviors
  - route execution and task logic
  - interfaces between onboard robot software and HMI / higher-level applications
  - AI-enabled scene understanding
  - data pipelines for robotics logs / sensor data
  - evaluation of AI learning-based perception or behavior modules
  
• Work with ROS2-based robotics systems and contribute to software integration across multiple subsystems.
• Assist in the development and customization of autonomous navigation-related components such as:
  - behavior trees
  - route / planner integrations
  - recovery behaviors
  - robot control and motion execution workflows
  
• Develop and test algorithms in simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
• Support debugging, validation, and performance analysis through logs, testing, and field trials on real robots.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineers to deliver reliable robotic functionality.

Requirements

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  - Robotics
  - Computer Science
  - Electrical Engineering
  - Mechanical Engineering
  - Mechatronics
  - or a related field

Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Strong programming experience in C++ or Python
• Familiarity with Linux / Ubuntu
• Basic understanding of robotics concepts such as:
  - kinematics
  - motion planning
  - perception
  - control
  - behavior trees / state machines

• Experience or coursework in ROS / ROS2 is a strong plus
• Familiarity with sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, IMU, or GPS
• Experience with Git, Docker, CMake
• Exposure to simulation tools such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim
• Exposure to computer vision, machine learning, or AI for robotics is a plus

Bonus Experience (Nice to Have)

• ROS2 package development
• Computer vision or machine learning
• SLAM or localization algorithms
• Autonomous navigation frameworks (e.g., Nav2)
• Experience with PyTorch, OpenCV, or model inference pipelines
• Robotics competitions, research projects, or personal robotics / AI projects

What You Will Gain

• Real-world experience developing software for autonomous robots
• Exposure to modern robotics frameworks including ROS2, Nav2 and autonomous navigation systems
• Opportunity to work with real hardware platforms and large robotic systems
• Exposure to AI-enabled perception and autonomy workflows in robotics
• Mentorship from experienced robotics engineers
• Experience contributing to production-grade robotics software systems