Robotics Integration Engineer — BlueCat AI

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