Global Lead: Next-Gen Robotics & AI Solutions

Accenture PLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a senior Robotics leader to shape and deliver Physical AI and robotics solutions across industries. You will build scalable architectures, lead a CoE, and coordinate with clients, partners, and Accenture units to drive roadmaps from PoC to production.

The role requires 5+ years in robotics, leadership over multi-disciplinary teams, and travel up to 100%. A strong background in ROS/ROS2, motion planning, and simulation environments is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of robotics experience including ROS/ROS2, motion planning, sensor fusion and simulations.
• Minimum of 5 years in Products, HPS, Resources, CMT, or related industries; automotive, life sciences, and public services preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years leading technical workstreams (solution architect, tech lead, etc.).
• Minimum of 3 years leading robotics/software consulting projects in industrial or research environments.
• Bachelor's degree in robotics or computer science or equivalent work experience (min 12 years).

Responsibilities

• Build Physical AI & Robotics solutions that transform clients’ operations.
• Develop scalable Physical AI architectures with autonomy, VLA integration, real-time systems and sim-to-real pipelines.
• Manage a Physical AI/Robotics Centre of Excellence (3–10 people) through PoC, pilot and production rollout.
• Conduct technology benchmarks, venture screenings and robust demo/test setups using foundation models.
• Coordinate with clients, partners and Accenture units for roadmap creation and implementation.

Skills

ROS/ROS2

Motion planning

Sensor fusion

Simulation environments

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics or computer science

Tools

NVIDIA GR00T

OpenVLA

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a senior Robotics leader to shape and deliver Physical AI and robotics solutions across industries. You will build scalable architectures, lead a CoE, and coordinate with clients, partners, and Accenture units to drive roadmaps from PoC to production.

The role requires 5+ years in robotics, leadership over multi-disciplinary teams, and travel up to 100%. A strong background in ROS/ROS2, motion planning, and simulation environments is essential for success.