Freelance Engineer

Company Description Ryberg is a healthcare robotics company focused on preventing hospital-acquired infections through autonomous UV-C disinfection technology. Its flagship robot, Omnia, uses 360-degree UV-C distribution, autonomous navigation, and intelligent safety features to disinfect hospital rooms, pharmaceutical clean rooms, and biomedical facilities more effectively than manual methods. Ryberg’s solutions eliminate 99.99% of key pathogens without chemicals and provide verified data after every disinfection cycle, helping facilities reduce infection rates and costs. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the company partners with hospitals and distributors across Europe and the Middle East and is expanding its team of roboticists, engineers, and infection prevention experts.Role Description As a Freelance ROS 2 Engineer at Ryberg, you will work on-site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under a contract arrangement to develop, integrate, and optimize ROS 2-based software for autonomous UV-C disinfection robots. You will implement and refine navigation, perception, and control modules, ensuring reliable robot operation in complex hospital and cleanroom environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing and testing ROS 2 nodes, integrating hardware drivers, debugging system-level issues, and collaborating closely with robotics, firmware, and safety engineering teams. You will help adapt and localize robot behavior to customer sites, support on-site deployments and pilots, and contribute to documentation and best practices for maintainable, production-ready code.Qualifications Strong ROS 2 development skills, including node creation, topics/services, and launch files for real-world robotic applications.Experience with robot navigation and perception (e.g., SLAM, path planning, sensor fusion, LiDAR or camera integration).Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for robotics software, with solid debugging, profiling, and optimization capabilities.Knowledge of Linux-based development environments, build systems (colcon, CMake), and version control (Git).Understanding of safety, reliability, and real-time considerations in autonomous systems, ideally in healthcare or industrial settings.Ability to work on-site in Dubai, interact with clinical and technical stakeholders, and support robot deployment and testing in live environments.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a focus on clear documentation and maintainable code.Experience with UV-C or medical devices, ISO or IEC safety standards, or hospital workflows is a plus.Prior freelance or consulting experience, including managing deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations, is advantageous.