Senior Solutions Architect, Physical AI and Robotics

We're hiring a Senior Solutions Architect for the AI Technology Centre team in London, UK. This role is ideal for scientists who can clearly define and apply strong strategic capabilities. You'll participate in high-impact research projects alongside university PIs and their research labs, identify and evaluate new high-value research opportunities in Robotics and Physical AI, and champion the adoption of NVIDIA software platforms to tackle groundbreaking scientific challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in high-impact research projects alongside university PIs and their research labs.
• Identify and evaluate new high-value research opportunities in Robotics and Physical AI.
• Champion the adoption of NVIDIA software platforms (such as Isaac Sim/Lab, Cosmos, GR00T, Warp, and Newton) to tackle groundbreaking scientific challenges.
• Shape and nurture strategic institutional agreements with top UK universities and research consortia.
• Empower academic partners by helping them secure critical research funding from external sources.
• Act as a bridge between academic partners and NVIDIA product, program, and engineering teams. Communicate software and hardware requirements to ensure our solutions continue to drive world-class research.
• Deliver strategic insights on emerging trends, breakthroughs from the research ecosystem or labs.
• Coordinate and deliver outreach activities (e.g., NVIDIA AI Days, NVIDIA Robotics Days).
• Help university PIs mentor postgraduate students.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science (Computer Vision, AI, HCI specialisations).
• Research publications in Physical AI, Robotics and AI topics.
• Experience working in academic research groups.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Physical AI and Robotics: robot learning, manipulation, locomotion, perception, sim-to-real transfer, world models, or autonomous systems.
• Experience with scientific policy engagement, grant processes, or national/European research program structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and learn new technologies quickly.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI research for robotics.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading technology company.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.