Principal Robotics Systems Architect

Location: San Jose, CA; hybrid work arrangement

Annual base salary: $200,000–$275,000, plus pre-IPO ISO options and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops Ethernet-based networking, data transport, and acceleration technologies for software-defined vehicles, robotics, and other intelligent machines.

What you will do

• Develop end-to-end connectivity architectures for humanoid, mobile, and industrial robots.
• Define networking solutions connecting AI processors, cameras, sensors, controllers, and distributed computing nodes.
• Create system-level block diagrams, connectivity blueprints, and reference architectures.
• Optimize designs for bandwidth, latency, determinism, power, cost, and reliability.
• Work with robotics OEMs to understand requirements and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams while identifying emerging robotics connectivity requirements.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in robotics systems, embedded systems, automotive systems, autonomous platforms, or advanced networking architecture.
• Strong knowledge of robotic systems, sensors, AI compute, and distributed control.
• Experience with high-speed networking, Ethernet, and embedded communication interfaces.
• Ability to develop system-level hardware architectures and technical diagrams.
• Understanding of real-time communication, bandwidth, latency, and synchronization.
• Excellent technical communication and customer engagement skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with humanoid, autonomous mobile, or industrial robots.
• Background in robotics OEMs, autonomous systems, or semiconductor companies.
• Familiarity with ROS 2, DDS, TSN, and industrial communication protocols.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces, physical connectivity, and system integration.
• Experience creating reference designs and supporting customer design wins.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work arrangement.
• Competitive base salary, pre-IPO stock options, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge networking technology for mobility, robotics, and intelligent machines.
• Career growth in a developing company with a world-class engineering team.

Hiring process

• Applications from agencies are not accepted; principals only.