Principal Robotics Architect (Physical AI & Autonomous Systems)

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the RFAS and RSS broader teams to match customer problem statements to ADI solutions, and to provide technical guidance and influence.
• Work with the technology groups in ADI (vision, precision, sensing, connectivity etc) to understand and position ADI technology differentiation for robotics systems.
• Create and optimize system architectures for robotics solutions.
• Expand ADI domain knowledge in the areas of humanoid, mobile, and outdoor robots and the trends in these areas.
• Support the creation and optimization of system architectures for robotics solutions.
• Help to drive next generation product roadmaps for relevant products including connectivity, power, vision, digital and motor control.
• Support local sales and FAEs in deep technical discussions with robotics customers in the USA.

Must Have Skills

• Technical Foundation: Bachelors in Engineering (EE/Mechatronics) with 10+ years of experience in a robotics domain.
• Hands-on experience and background in developing and deploying robotics systems.
• Familiarity with humanoid, mobile robotics, collaborative robots, and/or industrial vision technologies (e.g., ToF, IMU, sensor fusion).
• Understanding of robotics and automation systems.
• Experience providing technical guidance.
• Good communicator with a strong ability in technical presentation and collateral generation.
• Leadership in Matrix Organizations.
• Excellence in influencing without direct authority (non-management role).
• Proven success in matrix organizations where outcomes depend on collaboration.
• Able to guide technical decisions through influence rather than direct control.
• Track record of building consensus across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills bridging technical and business audiences.