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# Principal Solutions Architect - Robotics & Voice AI

- **Company:** Cerence Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $191,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cerence.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Cerence/job/Remote---USA/Senior-Solutions-Architect---Robotics---Voice-AI_R0005981

## About the Role

* A background in computer science, software engineering, or a related engineering discipline, built through hands-on development or a solutions or sales-engineering role, with the ambition to take on more ownership and work closer to the customer.
 * Understanding of the robotics software stack - middleware/robot OS (ROS 2, vendor SDKs), the autonomy stack (perception, SLAM-based navigation/Nav2, MoveIt 2 manipulation), the intelligence layer (foundation models, agentic orchestration), and fleet operations & integration (RobOps platforms, VDA 5050, ERP/WMS)
 * Working knowledge of the underlying robotics hardware - onboard compute, sensor suites, actuation and end-effectors, power and charging/docking systems, and the robot platforms
 * Experience with technical evaluation, POCs delivery. proof of value engagements, onboarding and post-sales hand-off
 * Proficiency in working with cloud-edge hybrid architectures and embedded systems
 * A strong communicator who enjoys going deep on technology, holds conversation with engineering teams, and stays structured and credible with senior stakeholders.
 * A natural collaborator who works closely with sales, product, and professional services teams.
 * Regular travel to customer sites (20%-30%), * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, AI, or a related discipline.

## Description

All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes:

 - Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
 - Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
 - Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
 - Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
 - Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.


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