Software Architect, Robotics & Fleet Platforms | Service Technologies Lab

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides software architecture direction and people leadership for service robotics software platforms. It is responsible for definition and governance of product-grade software ecosystems that enable development, validation, release, field deployment, fleet operations, updates, sustainment, and lifecycle management for globally deployed service cobots.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of software architecture, software systems engineering, robotics software stacks, integration patterns, requirements, validation, release processes, release management and product lifecycle management.
• Experience robotics software stack e.g. C/C++, Python, ROS2, Kinematic Solvers, Motion Planning, Simulation methodologies, Edge AI, Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion methods.
• In depth knowledge of robotics controls, embedded/edge computing, simulation, cybersecurity, fleet operations, diagnostics, service workflows, supplier management, and product development governance.
• Prior experience in developing products that combine hardware and software (e.g. robotics, consumer electronics, drones, medical devices).
• Knowledge of software development methodologies that utilize AI. Functional knowledge of AI model architectures across vision and transformer models.
• Direct or indirect experience in leading teams. This includes setting priorities, resource allocation, talent development, and work allocation.
• Influences senior stakeholders and teams without direct reporting authority, including central software groups, robotics/product teams, field/service organizations, suppliers, and governance functions.
• Creates structure in ambiguous early-stage product environments while maintaining practical execution focus and alignment to program outcomes
• Communicates software strategy, trade-offs, risks, and priorities clearly to engineering teams, senior management, suppliers, and cross-functional partners.
• Builds alignment across global teams and maintains close engagement with Singapore for the dedicated software team.
• Master's or higher in Robotics, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering. Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant software engineering, software architecture, product development, or robotics/automation platform experience, including experience leading teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering complex software systems through a product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define the software architecture, technical roadmap, and interface strategy for Applied Materials service robotics platform, including embedded software, fleet connectivity, diagnostics, observability, simulation, and lifecycle tooling dependencies.
• Establish architectural guardrails for scalable product development, release management, software updates, cybersecurity alignment, quality practices, documentation, and long-term maintainability.
• Ensure project and program technical objectives are clearly defined, with outcomes, milestones, feasibility considerations, resourced, and technical risks understood before major execution phases.
• Lead the dedicated software team, expected to remain lean in the early stage, while shaping the future operating model across the company, central software teams, and external partners.
• Partner with central software organizations on standards, tooling, reusable infrastructure, security, compliance, release practices, and integration with existing Applied Materials software ecosystems.
• Ensure all phases of software architecture, development, validation, deployment, and support are documented, and that information is transferred effectively across engineering, product, service, and governance stakeholders.
• Spearhead adoption of new software technologies and methods where appropriate, ensuring created processes, designs, and architectures can be incorporated into Applied Materials products/services or disseminated to other teams.

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior