Robotics Solutions Architect

Job Details: Job Description: Key Responsibilities End-to-End Robotics System Architecture. Define full-stack robotics architectures spanning sensors, perception, localization, planning, control and actuation. Design Sense–Think–Act pipelines with strict latency and determinism constraints. Evaluate hardware/software partitioning, especially CPU vs GPU vs FPGA mapping Customer Engagement & Solution Delivery: Lead technical engagements with robotics customers. Translate customer requirements into architecture proposals and solution roadmaps and deliver: Technical presentations and executive briefings System-level design recommendations Competitive positioning vs GPU/CPU alternatives Proof-of-Concept (PoC) & Prototyping: Drive PoC development to validate architecture and performance, and work with engineering teams to build demos Robotics Strategy & Market Development: Analyze robotics market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Define robotics solution stack (hardware + software + middleware) Reference architectures for key segments Contribute to white papers, technical blogs, and training materials The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. $187.0K - $270.7K USD We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations. Qualifications: Required Qualifications MS/PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 10+ years experience in robotics, AI systems, or solutions architecture Strong expertise in one or more domains: Robotics systems and AI/ML for robotics Experience with: ROS / ROS2 FPGA platforms (RTL, HLS) – Preferred, but not mandatory Real-time control systems and deterministic processing E2E robotics control loop architecture World modeling and point cloud generation Motion planning Physical AI SDK Familiarity with: Sensor fusion, localization, motion planning, control loops VLA and VLM models Travel Requirements: 30% Job Type: Regular Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: San Jose, California, United States Additional Locations: Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. About Altera Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit.