VP of System Architecture

📋 Description

• Define architectural direction for next-gen robot platforms.
• Shape a modular foundation for multiple variants and domains.
• Lead cross-functional work across AI, autonomy, hardware, software.
• Set direction and align teams to scale architecture.
• Design interfaces, middleware, data models, and integration patterns.
• Balance reuse, flexibility, performance, manufacturability, and maintainability.

🎯 Requirements

• MSc in Systems Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, or Computer Science.
• Significant system architecture and modularity leadership in robotics or complex mechatronic environments.
• Proven track record architecting and evolving complex platforms.
• Experience enabling reuse across multiple product variants.
• Strong hardware-software co-design principles.
• Deep understanding of autonomy subsystems (perception, localisation, navigation, planning).

🎁 Benefits

• Fast-growing company with ambitious team.
• Attractive employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Zurich, Switzerland location.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunity to influence architecture and product scale.
• Safety-critical robotics and digital twins experience preferred.