Senior System Architect

RealSense delivers industry-leading depth cameras and vision technology used in autonomous mobile robots, humanoids, access control, industrial automation, healthcare and more. With a mission to deliver world-class perception systems for Physical AI and safely integrate robotics and AI into everyday life, RealSense provides intelligent, secure, and reliable vision systems that help machines navigate and interact with the human world. Our Testers & Tools multidisciplinary team is a small, agile group leading diverse projects that deliver end-to-end testing solutions. These solutions enable the seamless transition of RealSense's 3D cameras from R&D to high-volume manufacturing. Positioned at the intersection of all R&D activities, our team plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, production-ready cameras to customers worldwide. We are looking for a Senior System Architect to lead the architectural vision for RealSense tester platforms across hardware, software, electro-optics, and algorithms. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end architecture of tester platforms, from concept through high-volume production Lead system-level design reviews and define architecture standards, design patterns, and integration frameworks for scalable, maintainable test systems Identify cross-domain risks and drive mitigation strategies across hardware, software, and manufacturing Evaluate and select components and subsystems, balancing performance, reliability, scalability, cost, and production readiness Develop proof-of-concepts, test scripts, and algorithms to validate tester and product performance Lead root cause analysis for complex failures spanning testers and camera systems Define calibration strategy and system-level validation frameworks ensuring depth and vision accuracy Mentor system integration engineers and raise the technical bar across the team Partner with Manufacturing, R&D, and Product teams to ensure seamless scale-up from engineering validation to mass production Qualifications BSc. or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or a related multidisciplinary field At least 5 years of experience in system engineering, with a strong track record in complex electro-optical systems At least 2 years of hands-on experience with production testers and/or manufacturing test environments Demonstrated ability to define system architecture across hardware, software, and algorithm domains (Requirements, Analysis, Risks, System design, etc.) Proven experience with system-level bring-up, debugging, and cross-domain root cause analysis Proficiency in Python, MATLAB Strong team player with excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to drive technical decisions across teams Advantages Experience with vision systems Expert familiarity with manufacturing quality standards and high-volume production processes