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About the Role

We are building the next generation of intelligent robots that operate safely and reliably in the real world. As Staff Manager/Sr. Staff of Systems Engineering, you will join the Japan Robotics Center team to support defining system architecture, ensuring end-to-end integration, and shipping production-quality robotic systems at scale. Your team's scope will include translating product requirements into robust system designs spanning compute, sensing, perception, planning & control, actuation, power, connectivity, safety, and manufacturing test, while driving execution across hardware, firmware, platform software, and AI.

Responsibilities

Drive discussions of Qualcomm's Robotics market development strategy with Qualcomm Japan's local Business Development and Product Marketing teams from a technical perspective, and collaborate with IEIoT BU.
Assist in the evaluation and PoC (Proof of Concept) of devices through deep technical engagement with customer implementers on demand.
Launch strategic PoC with Japan’s OEM by collaborating closely with Qualcomm Japan’s Business Development and Product Marketing team to build demo and evaluation environments for specific projects.
Provide necessary technical deep dive and practical training to customers as per the guidance from IEIoT BU.
Support the introduction of solutions for customers, including Industrial IOT, Cloud AI, and Windows, from a technical perspective.
Develop partnership with the potential ecosystem partners and work with IEIoT BU to establish necessary ecosystem structures for Robotics Industries such as allies with the new ISV / technical service companies, startup investment researches, and collaborations with JP Govt for subsidies.

Requirements

MS/PhD in Robotics, EE, ME, CS, or related field.
Background in edge AI for robotics (vision foundation models, multi-sensor fusion, model-based + learning-based control, data/ML ops for robotics).
Experience with global, multi-site teams and contract manufacturers; familiarity with design transfer and factory test (ICT, EOL, calibration).
Knowledge of wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi/5G), cybersecurity for robots, and fleet management/telemetry.
Prior work on humanoids, AMRs, or aerial platforms; exposure to compliance in US/EU/Asia markets.
Familiar with embedded system running complex and multimedia feature rich OS like Ubuntu, Yocto linux, Windows and Android.
Hands-on experience with ROS 2–based development.
Experience in building development, validation, and learning loops for robotics using simulation and digital twin technologies.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of System Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of System Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of System Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
Hands-on experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Hands-on of experience with debugging techniques.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Skills

Mechatronics
Sensors
Hardware Knowhow
System Integration
Specification
Functional Safety
Operational Safety
Quality Systems
DFx
PFMEA
Control Plans
Acceptance Test
Reliability Growth/ALT/HTOL
Design Transfer
NPI/Manufacturing
Partnership Development
Edge AI for robotics
Vision foundation models
Multi-sensor fusion
Model-based + learning-based control
Data/ML ops for robotics
Design Transfer
Factory Test (ICT, EOL, calibration)
Wireless Connectivity (Wi-Fi/5G)
Cybersecurity for robots
Fleet Management/Telemetry
Humanoids
AMRs
Aerial Platforms
Compliance in US/EU/Asia markets
Embedded systems
Ubuntu
Yocto Linux
Windows
Android
ROS 2–based development
Simulation
Digital Twin Technologies
C
C++
Java
Python
Debugging techniques

Location

Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Staff Manager/Sr. Staff
4+ years of System Engineering, Software Development experience
3+ years of System Engineering, Software Development experience
2+ years of System Engineering, Software Development experience
6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience
5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience
4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience

Education Level

MS/PhD in Robotics, EE, ME, CS, or related field
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

About the Company

Qualcomm CDMA Technologies, Y.K.

Equal Opportunity

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.
Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.