Principal Systems Architect

Description

• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
• Present architectural directions, trade-offs, and technical roadmaps to the leadership team.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support system integration efforts to ensure high system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads and subject matter experts to architect robust, scalable systems that satisfy product requirements.
• Define and manage system-level requirements and ensure alignment across all engineering teams.
• Guide system integration efforts and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, software, and AI teams.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to robotic system design.
• Develop and implement technical strategies aligned with the company’s mission and long-term goals.
• Lead trade studies and apply structured, evidence-based decision-making to guide critical design choices.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including block diagrams, interface specifications, and design narratives.
• Establish technical standards and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety guidelines.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring architectural efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Requirements

• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-performance computing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of robotic system design, including kinematics, dynamics, control algorithms, and perception systems.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in hardware-software co-design, real-time computing, and middleware frameworks
• Experience with AI/ML integration, sensor fusion, and autonomous decision-making systems.
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
• Experience with system simulation tools such as Gazebo, Simulink, or similar modeling environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage trade-offs between performance, cost, and complexity
• Understanding of wireless communication protocols, power management strategies, and battery technologies.
• 15+ years relevant industry experience in technical leadership positions, including 5+ years of experience in system architecture design, preferably in robotics or complex embedded systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
• Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
• Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
• Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance