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Principal / Director – Robotics System Architecture Lead joins the Multimedia Systems team to define and own the end-to-end system architecture for next-generation robotic platforms. This individual will shape technical direction across silicon, firmware, operating systems, middleware, AI, and cloud integration. Daily responsibilities include establishing architectural principles for real-time behavior, safety isolation, and scalability across heterogeneous compute environments including CPU, GPU, DSP, NPU, and MCU. The role involves designing multi-sensor architectures for perception, localization, navigation, planning, and control stacks while integrating ROS 2, DDS-based middleware, and Qualcomm AI technologies into production-grade platforms. Key technical requirements include expertise in real-time Linux, sensor fusion, signal processing, and deterministic data paths. The position solves complex problems regarding hardware-software boundaries to create robust, scalable robotics solutions that balance performance, latency, and reliability across diverse computing environments.
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