Next Gen Robotics Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago
26 Locations
In-Office
59K-196K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology
The Role
Develop and lead scalable robotics solutions for industrial clients, spanning architecture, implementation, integration, Physical AI, autonomy, real-time systems, simulation, and edge AI deployment. Lead interdisciplinary teams through proof-of-concept, pilot, and production phases; conduct technology benchmarks and build demos and test environments. Collaborate with clients and partners on roadmaps, implementation, technology strategy, and internal enablement. Travel may range from none to 100% based on business needs.
Summary Generated by Built In

We Are:

Do you believe that AI and robotics will redefine the way we work and live? Then help shape the future with us. As part of Accenture’s ambition “To reinvent industries,” the Next Gen Robotics Team operates at the forefront as a spearhead for groundbreaking robotics solutions. We combine Accenture’s global strength and reach with the latest breakthroughs in Physical AI and robotics—with a focus on the intersection of technology, industry, and society.

You Are:

In global and highly ambitious team, you will develop scalable robotics solutions—from AMRs and autonomous drones to quadrupedal robots, humanoid systems, and AI-powered service platforms. Our goal: to make real industrial applications more efficient, safer, more economical—and smarter.

You work on the most pressing technology and industry challenges—in direct collaboration with experts in engineering, AI, and strategy. In an environment that encourages responsibility and takes learning seriously, you develop further with every challenge. You benefit from structured mentoring, open feedback, and projects that combine technical excellence with entrepreneurial impact.

The Work:

  • Technical leadership of robotics innovation projects, including architecture design, implementation, and integration for global industrial clients.

  • Development of scalable Physical AI architectures with a focus on autonomy, VLA model integration, real-time systems, and scalable simulation using NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, and Cosmos world models.

  • Management of interdisciplinary delivery teams (3–10 people) across PoC, pilot, and production rollout phases.

  • Execution of technology benchmarks, venture screenings, and establishment of robust demo and test setups.

  • Close coordination with clients, partners, and Accenture industry units—from roadmap creation to productive implementation.

  • Active contribution to the Next-Gen Robotics strategy: tech roadmaps, partner development, and internal enablement initiatives.

Travel may be required for this role.  The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s What You Need:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in robotics, consulting, or software projects with a strong technical focus
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with classical robotics technologies: ROS/ROS2, motion planning, sensor fusion, and simulation environments
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience software development with Python, C++, and Linux based operating systems
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a technical workstream (i.e. as an architect, engineer or integrative tech generalist in interdisciplinary teams)
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with edge AI deployment for robotics (i.e. NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, GPU-enabled devices and cloud deployment environments)
  • Bachelor's degree in robotics, computer science (or related) or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Bonus Points If:

  • Hands-on experience with Physical AI and foundation model technologies: working knowledge of VLA architectures (e.g., NVIDIA Isaac GR00T, π0, OpenVLA), robot policy fine-tuning, imitation learning, and sim-to-real transfer pipelines
  • Experience with synthetic data generation and world models (NVIDIA Cosmos, Genesis, MuJoCo MJX) for scalable robot training at scale
  • Experience with modern robotics technology – Humanoids, polyfunctional robots, robotics hands, etc.
  • Experience with software engineering best practices, including clean code, Git, CI/CD, design patterns, and software architecture

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026.


Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture


Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $70,350 to $196,000

Colorado $63,800 to $169,300

Connecticut $63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300

Illinois $59,100 to $169,300

Maine $54,400 to $144,300

Maryland $63,800 to $169,300

Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300

Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300

New York $66,300 to $196,000

New Jersey $68,000 to $196,000

Ohio $59,100 to $156,800

Virginia $59,100 to $180,300

Washington $80,200 to $180,300

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/13/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $196,000 Colorado $63,800 to $169,300 Connecticut $63,800 to $169,300 District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300 Illinois $59,100 to $169,300 Maine $54,400 to $144,300 Maryland $63,800 to $169,300 Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300 Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300 New York $66,300 to $196,000 New Jersey $68,000 to $196,000 Ohio $59,100 to $156,800 Virginia $59,100 to $180,300 Washington $80,200 to $180,300

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Skills Required

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in robotics, consulting, or technically focused software projects
  • At least 3 years of experience with ROS or ROS2, motion planning, sensor fusion, and simulation environments
  • At least 3 years of software development experience with Python, C++, and Linux-based operating systems
  • At least 2 years of experience leading a technical workstream in interdisciplinary teams
  • At least 1 year of experience with edge AI deployment for robotics, including NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, GPU-enabled devices, or cloud deployment environments
  • Bachelor's degree in robotics, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Associate's degree with at least 6 years of work experience, if applicable
  • Experience with Physical AI and foundation model technologies, including VLA architectures, robot policy fine-tuning, imitation learning, or sim-to-real transfer
  • Experience with synthetic data generation and world models, including NVIDIA Cosmos, Genesis, or MuJoCo MJX
  • Experience with humanoids, polyfunctional robots, robotics hands, or similar modern robotics technologies
  • Experience with clean code, Git, CI/CD, design patterns, and software architecture

Accenture Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Accenture and has not been reviewed or approved by Accenture.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is considered competitive when paired with robust insurance options and other perks that compare well with large consulting and IT services peers. Multiple national medical plan options plus dental and vision are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout feature through a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to a set percentage after eligibility. The package is reinforced by additional financial programs such as savings tools and related resources.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiving supports are presented as a meaningful benefit differentiator through substantial paid parental leave and multiple caregiver-oriented programs. Backup care and fertility/adoption/surrogacy navigation and reimbursements add breadth to family support beyond leave alone.

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