Principal Robotics Systems Architect
Ethernovia, Inc.•San Jose, CA
•$200,000 - $275,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Work closely with robotics customers and Ethernovia engineering teams to develop optimized system-level connectivity architectures. The role requires a deep understanding of AI compute platforms, cameras, sensors, actuators, distributed processing, and real-time communications. The architect will create practical networking blueprints and reference architectures that help customers accelerate product development.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- 10+ years in robotics systems, embedded systems, automotive systems, autonomous platforms, or advanced networking architecture.
- Strong knowledge of robotic systems, sensors, AI compute, and distributed control.
- Experience with high-speed networking, Ethernet, and embedded communication interfaces.
- Ability to develop system-level hardware architectures and technical diagrams.
- Understanding of real-time communication, bandwidth, latency, and synchronization.
- Excellent technical communication and customer engagement skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with humanoid, autonomous mobile, or industrial robots.
- Background in robotics OEMs, autonomous systems, or semiconductor companies.
- Familiarity with ROS 2, DDS, TSN, and industrial communication protocols.
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces, physical connectivity, and system integration.
- Experience creating reference designs and supporting customer design wins.
Responsibilities
- Develop end-to-end connectivity architectures for humanoid, mobile, and industrial robots.
- Define networking solutions connecting AI processors, cameras, sensors, controllers, and distributed computing nodes.
- Create system-level block diagrams, connectivity blueprints, and reference architectures.
- Optimize designs for bandwidth, latency, determinism, power, cost, and reliability.
- Work directly with robotics OEMs to understand requirements and recommend solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams to accelerate adoption.
- Identify emerging robotics connectivity requirements and help guide product direction.
Benefits
- Pre-IPO stock options
- Competitive base salary
- Flexible hours
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- Incentive compensation in the form of pre-IPO ISO options
- A full range of medical and other benefits
- Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows
- Technology depth and breadth expansion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
