Robotics Solution Architect

Lightwheel; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightwheel in Mountain View, California is seeking a Solutions Engineer to work closely with customers in developing tailored robotics solutions. You will design solution architectures, translate customer needs into technical plans, and partner with engineering teams throughout the process.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience in solutions engineering and a strong understanding of robotics systems. This role requires technical fluency and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in solutions engineering, technical consulting, robotics systems, or AI infrastructure.
• Hands-on understanding of robotics systems, embodied AI workflows, or simulation-based development.
• Strong ability to break down complex customer needs into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to understand their robotics workflows and technical needs.
• Design tailored solution architectures across data collection, simulation, and evaluation workflows.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer journey.

Skills

Solutions engineering

Technical consulting

Robotics systems

AI infrastructure

Python

Simulation tools

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in robotics, computer science, mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with customers to understand their robotics workflows, technical needs, and deployment goals
• Design tailored solution architectures across data collection, simulation, synthetic data, and evaluation workflows
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical plans and implementation strategies
• Partner with engineering and product teams to scope, refine, and deliver customer-facing solutions
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer journey, from early discovery to solution rollout and iteration
• Help shape repeatable solution playbooks for key robotics and embodied AI use cases

What We’re Looking For

• 1–5 years of experience in solutions engineering, technical consulting, robotics systems, or AI infrastructure
• Hands‑on understanding of robotics systems, embodied AI workflows, or simulation‑based development
• Strong ability to break down complex customer needs and turn them into practical technical solutions
• Comfortable with Python, scripting, or simulation tools; this is not a heavy coding role, but technical fluency is important
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with both customer technical teams and internal engineering teams
• Advanced degree in robotics, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related field is a plus