Robotics Engineer

Robotics Engineer (Middle/Senior) – Part-Time, Kyiv
 

Matoffo is a cloud-native company that sees cloud computing as a foundation for future technological breakthroughs. Our team consists of highly skilled engineers specializing in cloud solutions. As an official AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner, we build scalable cloud-native applications and deliver top-tier AI, Cloud, DevOps, Data & Software Engineering services.

We are currently looking for a Robotics Engineer who will help us develop and refine the hardware PoC for a cloud-connected robot assistant.
 

Responsibilities:

•  Develop and integrate hardware components for the RoboticsByChat PoC** based on Raspberry Pi.
   

Implement logic for:

• Button-triggered interaction (robot recognizes when it will be asked questions).
• Internet-based connectivity (preferably Wi-Fi) to access cloud LLM/AI chatbot functionality.
• Ensure seamless communication between the robot and cloud-based LLM services (all AI logic is processed in the cloud).
• Implement basic attention/interaction features:
  Head movement
  Hand movement
  Digital eyes animation
  Optimize and debug hardware–software interaction on the robot side.
  Collaborate with cloud engineers, AI specialists, and the global team to ensure smooth integration.
  Participate in discussions, propose improvements, and contribute to the evolution of the PoC into a scalable solution.
   

Requirements:

Must-have skills:
 

• Strong experience with Python.
• Experience working with Raspberry Pi and related hardware integrations.
• Solid understanding of robotics principles and basic mechatronics.
• Practical experience with sensors, actuators, servo motors, and digital animation (display/LED animations).
• Experience building PoCs or prototypes.
• Ability to integrate devices with cloud services via API/HTTP/WebSockets.
• Understanding of network connectivity (Wi-Fi, configuration, troubleshooting).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
   

Nice to have:

• Experience with MQTT or other IoT communication protocols.
• Knowledge of cloud services (preferably AWS ).
• Experience working with real-time systems or embedded Linux.
• Familiarity with voice assistants, LLMs, or chatbots.

Conditions:

Level: Middle / Senior
Format: Part-time
Location: Remote
Team: Global Team
 

What You Get:

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience
• Work with modern, in-demand technologies
• “Not boring” English classes
• Interesting clients and impactful projects
• Learning & development opportunities, including AWS certification support
• Friendly, collaborative, high-energy team
   

Why Join Matoffo:

Purpose-Driven Innovation - Work on AWS-powered, cloud-native solutions that solve real challenges in healthcare, finance, retail, education, and more. See the real impact of your work every sprint.
 

Impact Through Collaboration - Combine your robotics expertise with Matoffo’s cloud excellence to deliver rapid, high-value results today and build a strong foundation for tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 

Grow with Certified Excellence - Join a team of passionate certified professionals who value learning, curiosity, and technical mastery. Your growth accelerates as fast as cloud innovation.
 

Shape Your Cloud Future - Become part of a supportive, fun culture where your ideas matter. Build the cloud-powered future with Matoffo.