Physical AI & Robotics Specialist Master

Job description

Join our AI & Engineering team in transforming technology platforms, driving innovation, and helping make a significant impact on our clients' success.

You'll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and re-engineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses.

Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation.
AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.

These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations.

We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms.

Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.
Recruiting for this role ends on 11/30/2025
Work You'll Do
A Specialist Master at Deloitte has deep expertise in a subject area and works within an engagement team to identify the organization's needs, defines the business or technology architecture, plans how large projects will be delivered, oversees the solution design and implementation, manages the progress of the team and activities, and confirms work products meet our firm's and the client's quality standards.

Additionally, Specialist Masters are expected to mentor/coach staff, contribute to sales activities, and develop eminence through writing papers and/or presenting at conferences.

A summary of the expectations is provided below:

+ Client Service: Advise client on leading practices and technology/industry trends, application/integration architecture, solution design, and implementation leading practices.

Build lasting relationships through day-to-day interactions with key client managers and staff.



+ Delivery: Bring the functional/technical experience and knowledge to deliver solutions which allow clients to achieve their business strategy.

Present technical alternatives and supporting recommendations aligned with the client's business and technology requirements.

Contribute to project estimating, planning, contracting and staffing activities.

Manage technical and/or functional teams to design, build, test and implement enterprise applications.

Anticipate, raise, and resolve issues which pose risk to the project.

Monitor progress and quality.

Track and report status.



+ Business Development: Participate in sales pursuits as a pursuit team member or subject matter advisor.

Participate in the oral presentation of the proposal to highlight relevant experiences that position Deloitte as the preferred supplier.

Develop and maintain relationships with client stakeholders to establish and maintain our status as a trusted advisor.



+ People Development: Perform role of mentor and coach to help others achieve their career objectives.

Actively participate in recruiting and onboarding activities.

Develop staffing plans and screen candidates for positions on projects.

Provide leadership and support for staff on projects and in local offices.

Perform regular check-ins with team members and people for which you coach as a part of the performance management process.



+ Eminence: Contribute to go-to-market and internal initiatives which drive growth of the practice, drive efficiency and profitability, improve quality, and increase the knowledge of our staff.

Co-author articles, whitepapers, or presentations.

Speak at conferences, universities, or other forums to promote Deloitte's brand.



Additional Responsibilities:

+ Design, prototype, and implement robotic systems that integrate AI-driven perception, planning, and control

+ Develop and optimize algorithms for motion planning, machine vision, sensor fusion, and reinforcement/ imitation learning

+ Implement Physical AI principles, ensuring AI models function reliably when interfacing with mechanical hardware in real-world conditions

+ Collaborate with hardware engineers on actuator design, sensor integration, and embedded AI processors (e.g., PIM or neuromorphic chips)

+ Conduct system-level testing, simulation, and validation for operational safety, robustness, and performance

+ Integrate cloud and edge AI platforms with robotics systems for real-time decision-making

+ Document designs, experiments, and results while contributing to knowledge-sharing across engineering teams

The Team
Our AI & Data practice offers comprehensive solutions for designing, developing, and operating advanced Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services.

We help clients innovate, enhance, and manage their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can grow and scale effectively.
Qualifications
Required:

+ 6+ years of experience delivering AI/ML solutions

+ 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (ie: TensorFlow, PyTorch) and deploying models onto hardware

+ 4+ years of hands-on experience building AI/ML solutions using Python

+ 2+ years hands-on experience in robotics engineering, including:

+ Control systems, kinematics, dynamics, mechatronics, and hardware-software co-design

+ Development with ROS, path planning, SLAM, reinforcement learning, and simulation tools

+ Practical integration of sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers

+ 1+ years experience leading, managing and delivering complex AI Solutions engagements

+ Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields

+ Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

+ Ability to travel up to 50% on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred:

+ Familiarity with neuromorphic computing, AI edge chips, or Physical AI architectures

+ Experience in human-robot interaction, collaborative robotics (cobots), or autonomous systems

+ Strong track record of publishing or developing innovative robotics/AI solutions

+ Advanced degree in Robotics, Physical AI, or AI Engineering

+ Prior consulting experience in client-facing delivery roles

+ Experience in creating critical collaterals for client workshops and customer interactive sessions

+ Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences

+ Demonstrated experience with the sales cycle by helping frame client opportunities.

Participated in the pursuit team by creating proposal content for client discussions

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,800 to $241,000.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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