Robotics Engineer for AI Governance and Digital Identity Solutions

Company Description

Gimel Foundation is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and equitable global digital economy, aligning its work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (U.N. SDGs).

Through collaboration with its developer community, the foundation focuses on AI governance and digital identity solutions to address pressing challenges. Gimel Foundation strives to establish groundbreaking standards in cybersecurity, ensuring greater security and trust in the digital space. The organization operates under the guidance of its Board of Trustees to ensure accountability and impactful contributions.

Role Description

This is a remote role for a Robotics Engineer. The individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative authorization solutions for robotics appliances. Tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating prototypes and libraries, while ensuring high-performance, responsive interfaces. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects aligned with digital inclusion and cybersecurity goals.

Qualifications

1. Deep expertise in ROS 2 architecture - proven experience with DDS middleware, node lifecycle management, and ROS 2 security features
2. Strong background in robotics safety systems - familiarity with ISO 13849, IEC 62443, and functional safety concepts including Control Barrier Functions (CBFs)
3. Authorization and identity management experience - understanding of OAuth 2.0, token-based authentication, and cryptographic protocols; ability to design and implement novel authorization frameworks
4. Hardware security knowledge - experience with HSMs, secure boot chains, TPMs, or embedded security processors for safety-critical applications
5. AI/ML integration skills - ability to work with LLM-based systems for policy interpretation and compliance monitoring (G-Agent concepts)
6. Standards and regulatory awareness - understanding of EU AI Act, FDA robotics guidance, and automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF)
7. Technical specification writing - ability to author clear, implementable RFC-style specifications that can guide development teams
8. Cross-functional leadership - experience coordinating between hardware, software, legal/IP, and business stakeholders
9. Ecosystem building mindset - track record of engaging with open-source communities, industry consortia (OMG, IEEE), or standards bodies
10. Entrepreneurial drive - passion for bringing a novel technology from specification to commercial deployment; comfortable with ambiguity and iterative development