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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Architect - **Company:** Thehumanoid - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Documentation, Middleware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Kinematics, Microsoft Dynamics, Sensor Fusion, Simulink, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, High Performance Computing, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10154284/principal-systems-architect/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. * 15+ years relevant industry experience in technical leadership positions, including 5+ years of experience in system architecture design, preferably in robotics or complex embedded systems. * Strong knowledge of robotic system design, including kinematics, dynamics, control algorithms, and perception systems. * Proficiency in hardware-software co-design, real-time computing, and middleware frameworks * Experience with AI/ML integration, sensor fusion, and autonomous decision-making systems. * Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-performance computing platforms. * Understanding of wireless communication protocols, power management strategies, and battery technologies. * Experience with system simulation tools such as Gazebo, Simulink, or similar modeling environments. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage trade-offs between performance, cost, and complexity ## Description Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That's why we've set out on a mission to build the world's most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We're bringing that mission to life with HMND-01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we're growing the team to take it even further., We're hiring a Principal Systems Architect to join our Systems Engineeeing team based in London. What You'll Do * Develop and implement technical strategies aligned with the company's mission and long-term goals. * Collaborate with cross-functional leads and subject matter experts to architect robust, scalable systems that satisfy product requirements. * Define and manage system-level requirements and ensure alignment across all engineering teams. * Create and maintain system documentation, including block diagrams, interface specifications, and design narratives. * Present architectural directions, trade-offs, and technical roadmaps to the leadership team. * Lead trade studies and apply structured, evidence-based decision-making to guide critical design choices. * Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring architectural efficiency, reliability, and scalability. * Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to robotic system design. * Establish technical standards and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety guidelines. * Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle. * Guide system integration efforts and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, software, and AI teams. * Support system integration efforts to ensure high system performance and reliability. ## Related Videos - [How I built my own intelligent Robot Arm from Scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100097-how-i-built-my-own-intelligent-robot-arm-from-scratch) - [Robots 2.0: When artificial intelligence meets steel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1452-robots-2-0-when-artificial-intelligence-meets-steel) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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