Capgemini Invent / Synapse Sr. Principal Engineer Robotics AI

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**_About Capgemini Invent_**

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change.

As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow.

Informed and validated by science and data.

Superpowered by creativity and design.

All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

**_About the Synapse team_**

Synapse is a product development consultancy working with the world’s most ambitious companies to envision, create, and launch breakthrough AI-powered intelligent products.

Sitting at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and AI, we specialize in engineering-led innovation that transforms business and unlocks entirely new market categories.

**YOUR ROLE**

_In this role you will play a key role in:_

· Defining and developing intelligent robotic systems powered by Vision Language Agents (VLAs) that interpret goals, reason across context, and interact with the physical world through sensors, actuators, and digital APIs.

· Leading technical architecture for prototypes and MVPs involving embedded AI, vision, audio, and multimodal inputs.

· Translating real-world customer problems into scalable product concepts and guiding cross-functional engineering teams to bring those to life.

· Collaborating with designers, hardware engineers, and data specialists to align on technical feasibility, user value, and system integration.

· Supporting proposal and pitch development for new business opportunities, including thought leadership and client engagement.

**YOUR PROFILE**

_We would love to see a candidate with:_

**Education & Experience**

· Master’s or equivalent specialism in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.

PhD a plus.

· **8 years of experience in AI/ML or intelligent systems development** , with **at least 1 year integrating LLMs, vision-language models, or multimodal AI into physical products or robotic systems** .

· Demonstrated success leading end-to-end development of **AI-powered physical systems** in domains such as robotics, industrial automation, logistics, or smart devices.

· Experience with multimodal human-robot interaction (HRI) and collaborative robotics (cobots) is a strong plus.

**Technical Expertise**

+ Deep expertise in robotics AI, including motion planning, control systems, sensor fusion, and complex physical manipulation in dynamic environments.
+ Proficiency with robotics frameworks and simulation tools (e.g. Nvidia Omniverse/Isaac Sim, ROS, Gazebo, PyBullet, Unity).
+ Strong foundation in computer vision, including object detection, segmentation, tracking, depth estimation, and 3D reconstruction.
+ Familiarity with vision-language models (VLMs/VLAs) or other multimodal architectures for physical reasoning and task execution.
+ Practical knowledge of deep learning, reinforcement learning, and probabilistic models applied to robotics.
+ Hands-on experience with ML/AI toolkits such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, OpenCV.
+ Proven ability to optimize models for deployment on edge hardware (e.g., GPUs, TPUs, microcontrollers).
+ Understanding of sensor interfaces and protocols (e.g., mic, camera, pressure), and actuator control.
+ Awareness of ethical implications and user trust in autonomous or semi-autonomous systems.

Understanding of safety-critical systems and relevant standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508) is a plus.
+ Experience with edge-to-cloud architectures and integration of multiple sensory modalities (vision, audio, lidar) is desirable.

**Leadership & Collaboration**

· Experience leading and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver robotics or AI-enabled products from prototype to production.

· Ability to translate complex ideas into technical strategies and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· A track record of influencing or shaping product vision through innovation, experimentation, and systems thinking.

· Prior experience in roles combining R&D with client-facing activities.

· Recognition through publications, patents, conference talks, or community contributions in robotics or AI.

**WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE?**

**_Empowerment:_** _At Capgemini Invent, we:_

_·_ _Lead the change and take initiative_

_·_ _Find the work-life balance that suites us_

_·_ _Craft or own path through learning and career development programs_

**_Energy:_** _At Capgemini Invent, we:_

_·_ _Connect as a global community of 13,000 colleagues worldwide_

_·_ _Celebrate our diverse perspectives and draw from strength from our differences_

_·_ _Have fun by providing a range of clubs, events and get togethers to celebrate our wins and successes_

**_Experiences_** _:_ _At Capgemini Invent, we:_

_·_ _Work internally and with clients to make a difference_

_·_ _Push boundaries to reimagine what’s possible_

_·_ _Work to build a more sustainable and inclusive future_

**NEED TO KNOW**

_Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law._

_This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position.

Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed.

Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship._

**_Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant:_** **_http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law_**

**ABOUT CAPGEMINI**

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society.

It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.

With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.

It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

**Job:** _Technology Strategy_

**Organization:** _INVENT PEOPLE NACP_

**Title:** _Capgemini Invent / Synapse - Sr. Principal Engineer - Robotics AI_

**Location:** _CA-San Francisco_

**Requisition ID:** _080034_

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