Robotics Solution Architect

Lightwheel Limited; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightwheel Limited in Mountain View, California is seeking an experienced solutions engineer to work closely with customers in understanding their robotics workflows and technical needs. You will design tailored solution architectures and translate customer requirements into implementation strategies.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of experience in solutions engineering or AI infrastructure and is comfortable with Python and simulation tools. Strong communication skills are essential for working directly with technical teams.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in solutions engineering or related fields.
• Hands-on understanding of robotics systems or AI workflows.
• Strong communication skills for customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Design tailored solution architectures across various workflows.
• Partner with teams to deliver customer-facing solutions.
• Serve as a technical advisor throughout the customer journey.

Skills

Solutions engineering

Technical consulting

Robotics systems

AI infrastructure

Python

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Simulation tools

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