Robotics Integration Engineer — BlueCat AI

Description

Summary: BlueCat AI is seeking a Robotics Integration Engineer to lead the development of an educational companion robot for children, shaping the entire product experience. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to build a robot product from scratch 2. Work on cutting-edge AI + robotics for children 3. High ownership and impact in a small team **About BlueCat AI** BlueCat AI is a Doha\-based EdTech startup building an AI literacy platform for children. Our product includes a companion robot that helps children learn to think critically about AI. We're looking for an engineer to lead the robotics integration for our first hardware product. **The Role** We're hiring a Robotics Integration Engineer to own the development of our educational companion robot. In Phase 1, you'll evaluate and customize existing social robots from manufacturers. In Phase 2 (2027\), you'll help design custom hardware. This is a unique opportunity to build a child\-friendly robot from the ground up — not just write code, but shape the entire product experience. **What You'll DoPhase 1 (Next 6 Months):** * Research and evaluate existing social/educational robots (Misty, Kebbi, NAO, etc.) * Recommend platform selection based on customization potential, SDK, cost * Integrate BlueCat AI personality and dialogue system into robot * Implement voice interaction (Arabic \+ English TTS/STT) * Develop expressions, animations, and child\-friendly interactions * Work with manufacturer on customization (shell design, branding) * Deliver working prototype within 3–4 months **Phase 2 (2027\):** * Contribute to custom robot hardware design specifications * Work with industrial designers and manufacturers * Lead firmware and embedded systems development **RequirementsMust Have:** * 3–6 years experience in robotics, embedded systems, or mechatronics * Hands\-on experience with robot SDKs or platforms * Programming skills: Python, C/C\+\+ * Experience integrating AI/ML components or AI models (e.g speech, vision, NLP) * Understanding of hardware\-software interfaces * Based in Doha **Nice to Have:** * Experience with social robots or educational robotics * ROS (Robot Operating System) knowledge * Experience with child\-safety standards for hardware * Background in product development (not just R\&D) * Knowledge of robot manufacturers and supply chain * Arabic and English language skills (plus) **What We Offer** * Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) * Opportunity to build a robot product from scratch * Work on cutting\-edge AI \+ robotics for children * Small team with high ownership and impact * Path to lead hardware development in Phase 2 * Mission\-driven work in the EdTech space Work Location: In person