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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Roboticist Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Qualcomm Advanced Robotics Team - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $179,000.0 - $268,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Rapid Prototyping Process, Reliability Engineering, Robotic Automation Software, Smart Devices, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Wi-Fi Technology, Mobile Robots, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=219c54fa8e99d933 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience., Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. * 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. Preferred Qualifications: * BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field * Significant experience working with real robotic systems * Strong background in system integration, bring-up, and end-to-end debugging * Experience leading or owning complex technical systems or projects * Proven ability to integrate multiple components into working applications * Experience validating functionality of full robotic systems (not just components) * Familiarity with robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2 or similar) * Strong hands-on engineering skills and comfort working in a robotics lab * MS strongly preferred (hands-on, project-based experience) * Experience in system integration & testing (SI&T), validation, or reliability engineering * Experience leading small teams or technical initiatives * Experience deploying AI models onto edge devices * Background across multiple domains (software, hardware, AI, systems) * Experience building demo platforms or reference systems * Familiarity with networking, connectivity, or distributed robotics systems * Experience with mobile robots, manipulators, or autonomous systems ## Description W e are building a new robotics lab and are looking for a technical lead to drive system integration and deployment of AI-powered robotic platforms. This role focuses on owning the integration and validation of complete robot systems . You will lead efforts to take AI models, software components, and hardware platforms-and bring them together into reliable, end-to-end robotic applications . You will set direction for how systems are brought up, tested, and validated, while also being hands-on in the lab working directly with robots. This role sits at the intersection of robotics, AI, and systems engineering, with a strong focus on making full systems work in real-world conditions. What You'll Do Technical Leadership & Ownership * Lead system integration efforts across multiple robotic platforms * Define integration, testing, and validation strategies for robotics systems * Drive best practices for system bring-up, debugging, and reliability * Own overall system behavior and performance in the lab Sy stem Integration & Deployment * Integrate perception, planning, control, and AI models into complete robot applications * Deploy advanced AI models (perception, VLA, reasoning) onto robotic hardware * Rapid prototyping to facilitate quick bring-up of systems, including 3D printing, interfacing with mechanical and electrical teams, calibration, cabling and electronics assembly. * Debugging skills including power budgeting, ability to distinguish hardware from software issues, system identification, cabling/sensor/actuator debugging * Translate Qualcomm technologies (Dragonwing, AI Engine, compute, Wi-Fi, 5G) into working systems System Bring-Up & Robot Ownership * Lead bring-up of new robot platforms (hardware + software) * Oversee configuration, maintenance, and readiness of lab robots * Ensure robots are stable, repeatable, and usable for development and demos Testing & Validation * Define and execute system-level testing strategies (functional, integration, reliability) * Establish validation processes to ensure end-to-end functionality * Setup, maintenance and operation of high-quality calibration for and high-performance measurement systems * Drive identification and resolution of system-level failures Debugging & Problem Solving * Lead debugging of complex cross-disciplinary issues (software, hardware, AI, control) * Guide teams in isolating and resolving integration bottlenecks * Ensure issues are addressed at root cause, not just symptoms Collaboration & Execution * Work closely with AI, hardware, and platform teams to integrate new capabilities * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers working on system integration * Drive alignment between research, development, and deployment Demo & Lab Readiness * Ensure robots are reliable and polished for internal and external demonstrations * Oversee demo readiness, including repeatability and performance consistency Why Qualcomm * Lead the development of a new robotics lab and define how systems are built and tested ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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