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.
About The Role
We’re hiring a Principal Systems Architect to join our Systems Engineering 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.
What We’re Looking For
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.
What We Offer
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid bank holidays and company holidays.
Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.
Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.
Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
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