Research Fellow - Robotics Software Engineer (Underwater Robotics)

Location: Ang Mo Kio, Singapore

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing deep-tech startup developing hovering autonomous underwater vehicles and autonomous robotics-as-a-service solutions for maritime, energy, and defense infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design and implement algorithms for structural anomaly detection using camera, forward-looking sonar, multibeam sonar, and other sensor data.
• Conduct simulations and field trials, including data collection, processing, and analysis.
• Integrate autonomy and perception algorithms into operational autonomous underwater vehicle platforms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders and technical teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, research publications, and project deliverables.

Requirements

• PhD or near completion in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline; candidates without a PhD may be considered with strong relevant technical experience.
• Strong foundation in autonomous systems, robotic perception, and 3D computer vision.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and ROS.
• Experience with machine learning and signal processing for anomaly detection, plus familiarity with 3D reconstruction, point-cloud processing, sensor fusion, and navigation algorithms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to participate in field deployments and trials.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with AUVs, ROVs, or other field robotics systems.
• Experience detecting structural defects from visual data or 3D point clouds.
• Experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch for perception tasks.
• Knowledge of autonomous mission planning, Linux, Docker, and Git.
• Experience in infrastructure inspection, marine sensing, or predictive maintenance.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-competitive salary.
• Growth opportunities aligned with direct contribution rather than a fixed corporate ladder.
• Healthcare support.
• Support for skills upgrading and learning credits.
• Access to industry events and a well-stocked pantry.