Senior Principal Technical Solution Architect

The Senior Principal Technical Solution Architect will lead the design and execution of advanced software architectures for next-generation humanoid robotics applications. This role sits at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, cloud platforms, and physical hardware.

About the role

• Drive critical technical decisions, define scalable platforms, and transform innovative concepts into reliable production solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges involving AI, robotics frameworks, hardware constraints, and real-world deployment.
• Shape the future of intelligent machines while contributing to a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Requirements

• Extensive experience architecting complex cyber-physical systems and leading engineering initiatives within robotics, AI, automation, or other advanced technology environments.
• Deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into practical solutions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience working in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, physical AI, or complex cyber-physical environments.
• Proven experience designing and delivering software architectures for intelligent systems operating under real-world constraints.
• Advanced programming expertise in C++ (17/20) and Python, with experience designing robust software systems.
• Strong knowledge of Linux environments (Ubuntu/Debian), containerized deployments, and embedded computing platforms.
• Experience designing systems that address compute limitations, thermal management, battery optimization, network reliability, and safety requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing or mentoring engineering teams in startup, R&D, robotics, or fast-paced product development environments.
• Experience integrating AI technologies such as large language models, vision-language models, agentic workflows, multimodal reasoning systems, or edge AI inference platforms.
• Strong understanding of real-time systems, embedded platforms, and software-hardware integration principles.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time Linux environments such as PREEMPT_RT and deterministic kernel systems.
• Familiarity with microcontroller platforms and RTOS environments such as Zephyr RTOS or FreeRTOS.
• Experience with robotics simulation and development platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac SDK, Isaac Sim, Omniverse, Gazebo, Webots, or Intel RealSense.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards including ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62443, and human-robot interaction safety requirements.
• Relevant experience building developer SDKs or scalable robotics platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of approximately $192,500 - $290,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Roth retirement savings contributions.
• Flexible remote and/or hybrid work options depending on role requirements.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies across robotics, AI, voice intelligence, edge computing, and cloud platforms.