Next Gen Robotics Engineer

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a robotics leader to drive innovative projects across proof-of-concept, pilot, and production stages. You will architect scalable Physical AI systems, integrate with real-time control, and guide cross-functional teams across NVIDIA Isaac Sim, ROS2, and simulation environments.

You will collaborate with clients and internal units to translate roadmaps into tangible deployments, staying on the cutting edge of robotics stacks and AI-enabled automation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in robotics, consulting, or software projects with strong technical focus.
• Solid experience with modern robotics stacks: ROS2, motion planning, sensor fusion, and simulation.
• Hands-on with Physical AI and foundation model tech; experience with VLA architectures and sim-to-real transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for robotics innovation projects across PoC, pilot and production.
• Develop scalable Physical AI architectures and real-time systems; guide integration with clients.
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and internal teams on roadmaps and implementation.

Skills

Robotics

ROS2

Python

C++

CI/CD

Edge AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics or CS

Tools

NVIDIA Isaac

MuJoCo

Job description

We Are:

Do you believe that AI and robotics will redefine the way we work and live? Then help shape the future with us. As part of Accenture's ambition "To reinvent industries," the Next Gen Robotics Team operates at the forefront as a spearhead for groundbreaking robotics solutions. We combine Accenture's global strength and reach with the latest breakthroughs in Physical AI and robotics—with a focus on the intersection of technology, industry, and society.

You Are:

In global and highly ambitious team, you will develop scalable robotics solutions—from AMRs and autonomous drones to quadrupedal robots, humanoid systems, and AI-powered service platforms. Our goal: to make real industrial applications more efficient, safer, more economical and smarter. You work on the most pressing technology and industry challenges—in direct collaboration with experts in engineering, AI, and strategy. In an environment that encourages responsibility and takes learning seriously, you develop further with every challenge. You benefit from structured mentoring, open feedback, and projects that combine technical excellence with entrepreneurial impact.

The Work:

Technical leadership of robotics innovation projects, including architecture design, implementation, and integration for global industrial clients. Development of scalable Physical AI architectures with a focus on autonomy, VLA model integration, real-time systems, and scalable simulation using NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, and Cosmos world models. Management of interdisciplinary delivery teams (3–10 people) across PoC, pilot, and production rollout phases. Execution of technology benchmarks, venture screenings, and establishment of robust demo and test setups. Close coordination with clients, partners, and Accenture industry units—from roadmap creation to productive implementation. Active contribution to the Next-Gen Robotics strategy: tech roadmaps, partner development, and internal enablement initiatives. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s What You Need:

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in robotics, consulting, or software projects with a strong technical focus. Minimum of 3 years of experience Solid experience with modern robotics stacks: ROS2, motion planning, sensor fusion, and simulation environments (Isaac Sim 6.0, Isaac Lab 3.0, MuJoCo, Gazebo). Minimum of 3 years of experience Hands-on experience with Physical AI and foundation model technologies: working knowledge of VLA architectures (e.g., NVIDIA Isaac GR00T, π0, OpenVLA), robot policy fine-tuning, imitation learning, and sim-to-real transfer pipelines. Minimum of 3 years of experience Experience with synthetic data generation and world models (NVIDIA Cosmos, Genesis, MuJoCo MJX) for scalable robot training at scale. Minimum of 3 years of experience Proficient in software development with Python and C++—including clean code practices, Git, CI/CD, and architecture-based development. Minimum of 3 years of experience You have taken responsibility in technical project roles—e.g., as an architect, lead engineer, or integrative tech generalist in interdisciplinary teams. Minimum of 2 years of experience Exposure to edge AI deployment for robotics: NVIDIA Jetson / Isaac platform, TensorRT inference optimization, and real-time control at 30–100 Hz. Bachelor's degree in robotics, computer science (or related) or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Compensation:

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $70,350 to $196,000
• Colorado $63,800 to $169,300
• Connecticut $63,800 to $169,300
• District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300
• Illinois $59,100 to $169,300
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• Maine $54,400 to $144,300
• Maryland $63,800 to $169,300
• Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300
• Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300
• New York $66,300 to $196,000
• New Jersey $68,000 to $196,000
• Ohio $59,100 to $156,800
• Virginia $59,100 to $180,300
• Washington $80,200 to $180,300

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Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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