Senior Staff, Robotics Systems Architect - Robot Intelligence
Samsung Research America2 days ago
Base Salary
$204k - $306k/yr
Responsibilities
- Guide cross-platform robotics software architecture, including component interfaces, dependencies, and integration across software and hardware.
- Establish repository organization, coding standards, code review, testing, and documentation practices.
- Develop and integrate Python and C++ software within ROS/ROS2-based systems.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated integration tests for simulation and physical robots.
- Maintain Docker-based development and runtime environments across x86-64 and ARM platforms.
- Improve software deployment, logging, and troubleshooting workflows for robot computers and shared lab systems.
- Support reproducible AI development environments and cloud-based training workflows with researchers.
Requirements
- MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 16+ years of experience conducting state-of-the-art robotics R&D.
- Proficiency in Python and C++ and experience developing and maintaining Linux-based software.
- Experience with ROS/ROS2 and hands-on integration with robotics hardware.
- Experience designing software components and defining clear interfaces within complex systems.
- Practical experience with Docker, Git, CI/CD, and automated testing.
- Ability to establish maintainable engineering practices while supporting fast-moving research.
- Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and documentation skills.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits are included in the comprehensive compensation package.
- The position is performed in an office setting and requires sitting and standing at a desk, communicating in person and by telephone, and operating standard office equipment.
About Samsung Research America
Samsung Research America is the U.S. R&D arm of Samsung Electronics, headquartered in Mountain View, California, founded in 1988. It researches and develops core software, AI, digital health, and system-on-chip architectures that feed into Samsung Galaxy devices and other consumer electronics, and supports open innovation and university collaborations. The group builds internal technologies and platforms for Samsung’s product divisions rather than selling standalone products.