Senior Principal Technical Solution Architect

Cerence Inc.

Senior Principal Technical Solution Architect developing humanoid robot applications. Leading architectural design and collaboration across cutting-edge AI and robotics teams.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $192,500 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end application architecture for humanoid robots, with a strong focus on Navigation & Localization, advanced programming in C++ and Python, and managing engineering teams in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Navigation & Localization (SLAM, Nav2)Advanced C++ (17/20) and Python Architectural DesignLinux (Ubuntu/Debian) MasteryCyber-Physical Systems DesignEngineering Team Management

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Hard Skills

C++PythonNavigation & LocalizationCyber-Physical SystemsArchitectural DesignRobotics FrameworksAI InfrastructureContainerized DeploymentsEmbedded ComputingDeployment Architectures

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipTechnical Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

LinuxCloud SystemsEdge SystemsRobotics SDKsRobotics OEMs

Industry Keywords

Humanoid RobotsAutonomous SystemsIndustrial AutomationPhysical AIR&D

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end application architecture for humanoid robots
Define reusable software platforms spanning robotics, AI, voice, cloud, and edge systems
Lead technical decisions involving robotics frameworks, operating systems, SDKs, AI infrastructure, and deployment architectures
Guide proof-of-concepts into production-ready customer deployments
Collaborate with robotics OEMs, technology partners, and cross-functional engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep understanding of Navigation & Localization (SLAM, Nav2)
Proven experience designing cyber-physical systems operating under compute limitations, thermal constraints, battery optimization, and network intermittency
Advanced C++ (17/20) and Python architectural design expertise
Strong mastery of Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), containerized deployments, and embedded computing platforms
3+ years managing engineering teams in startup, R&D, robotics, or fast-paced product development environments
8+ years in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, physical AI, or complex cyber-physical environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus opportunity
Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company contribution to the RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Equity awards for certain positions and levels
Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on the position