Robotics Architect & Capability Leader

SoftServe; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftServe is seeking a senior robotics leader to drive applied research, technology scouting, and capability development across the Robotics & Advanced Automation domain. You will mentor engineers, design learning paths, and shape future competency areas while collaborating with customers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.

You will lead training programs, nurture a knowledge-sharing culture, and contribute to architectural decisions, code quality, and engineering best practices

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in robotics or autonomous systems, with expertise in at least two key domains.
• Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2, Python and/or C++, and modern software engineering practices including Git, CI/CD, and testing.
• Proven experience mentoring engineers, defining career frameworks, designing learning paths, and delivering technical training programs.
• Ability to conduct technical research, run PoCs, assess engineering skills, and provide structured feedback and growth recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with Isaac Sim, Gazebo, digital twins, robotics foundation models, open-source robotics projects, and/or leadership roles is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Drive applied research and technology scouting by running PoCs, evaluating tools and models, and translating findings into recommendations for delivery and presales
• Lead competence development within Robotics & Advanced Automation, designing learning paths and growing engineers from trainee/junior to mid-level
• Build and maintain technology tracks across ROS2, robotics software, perception/AI, simulation, mechatronics, and hardware integration
• Deliver effective training programs, bootcamps, workshops, labs, and project-based learning while fostering a strong knowledge-sharing culture
• Create and manage skills frameworks, development plans, promotion criteria, and support technical evaluation processes
• Provide technical mentorship and hands-on support for selected projects, contributing to architecture, code quality, and engineering best practices

Skills

ROS/ROS2

Python

C++

Git

CI/CD

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Isaac Sim

Gazebo

Digital twins

Open-source robotics

Job description

SoftServe is seeking a senior robotics leader to drive applied research, technology scouting, and capability development across the Robotics & Advanced Automation domain. You will mentor engineers, design learning paths, and shape future competency areas while collaborating with customers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.

You will lead training programs, nurture a knowledge-sharing culture, and contribute to architectural decisions, code quality, and engineering best practices