ROS Developer (Robot Operating System) (Freelancer)

About Us

Deccan AI Experts is a pioneering company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in delivering high-quality human-curated data, AI-first scaled operations services, and more.

About the Role

We are looking for a ROS Developer (Robot Operating System) – Freelancer to support advanced AI evaluation initiatives focused on robotics software, autonomous systems, and intelligent automation technologies.

In this role, you will work with AI-generated outputs related to ROS-based robotics applications, motion planning, navigation systems, sensor integration, simulation, and robotics communication frameworks, helping improve how AI models understand and solve real-world robotics software challenges.

You will collaborate with global AI and engineering teams to assess the technical accuracy, scalability, and operational reliability of AI-generated robotics solutions. Your contributions will directly enhance AI systems used for robotics automation, intelligent machines, and autonomous technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create deliverables addressing common requests within your professional domain, including ROS workflows, robotics architectures, and automation strategies
• Annotate and evaluate AI-generated responses related to ROS development and robotics software systems
• Review peer-developed deliverables to enhance AI research quality and consistency
• Diagnose and solve real-world robotics software and automation challenges to improve AI reasoning capabilities
• Assess AI outputs for correctness, scalability, hardware-software integration, and system reliability
• Identify bugs, incorrect assumptions, inefficient implementations, or communication issues in AI-generated robotics solutions and provide structured feedback
• Contribute domain expertise to improve AI models focused on robotics software, ROS ecosystems, and autonomous systems

Requirements

• Background in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of ROS (ROS1/ROS2), robotics software systems, and autonomous technologies
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++
• Familiarity with robotics simulation tools such as Gazebo, RViz, Webots, or Isaac Sim is preferred
• Experience with SLAM, navigation stacks, motion planning, sensor fusion, or computer vision concepts is a plus
• Ability to critically evaluate robotics architectures, ROS workflows, and engineering solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly pay: 1500 – 3000/hour (project-based, depending on expertise and specialization)
• Fully remote with flexible working hours
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI and robotics research
• Exposure to advanced autonomous systems, robotics software, and intelligent automation technologies
• Flexibility to manage your own schedule while meeting project deadlines