Principal Field Robotic System Engineer/Architect
Core
Principal Field Robotic System Engineer/Architect operating at the intersection of hands-on robotic system expertise, customer engagement, and platform enablement to accelerate adoption of ADI technologies in real-world robotic systems.
Role type
Principal Field Robotic System Engineer/Architect
Builds
Proof-of-concepts, demos, and reference systems translating ADI platform capabilities into compelling system-level demonstrations for robotics ecosystems.
Domain
Robotics (industrial, humanoids, mobile, service) + Semiconductor/Edge AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
Robotic system/subsystem design, motion control and actuation, multimodal sensing, real-time/embedded systems, hardware-software integration, system architecture trade-offs
Preferred skills
Advanced robotics (manipulation/humanoids), Physical AI (VLM/VLA), robotics ecosystem experience (OEMs/startups)
Technologies
C/C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, NVIDIA Jetson/Orin, Qualcomm Robotics, AMD embedded platforms, Isaac Sim/Omniverse, Gazebo, RoboDK, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Build and integrate proof-of-concepts and reference systems; Work hands-on with robotic subsystems (motion, sensing, perception, control); Support system bring-up, integration, and debugging; Lead strategic platform engagements from concept through deployment; Convert engagements into design wins; Represent ADI at technical forums and industry events; Mentor FAEs and sales teams on system-level engagements
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship