Senior Staff, Robot Systems Software Architect - Robot Intelligence

The role

The Robot Systems Software Architect will own the end-to-end software architecture for the robot platform. You will establish architectural patterns, engineering practices, and infrastructure to integrate software teams into a cohesive platform.

What you will do

• Guide cross-platform robotics software architecture, including component interfaces, dependencies, and integration across software and hardware.
• Establish practical guidelines for maintaining the codebase, including repository organization, coding standards, code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• 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 (Intel/AMD) 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 in collaboration with researchers.

Required qualifications

• MS degree in CS/EE/Robotics, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 16+ years experience conducting state-of-the-art robotics R&D
• Proficiency in Python and C++
• 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
• Generous benefits

Before you apply

• In applying and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

About the company

The Robot Intelligence Lab at Samsung Research America is a new facility dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through research and development. The lab collaborates with universities, startups, government labs, and Samsung Product and Advanced Research labs.