Chief Architect Robotics

Exotec is at the forefront of technological excellence in order to redefine the relationship between humans and robots. Our solutions are contributing to the success of some of the largest brands in retail and e-Commerce by revolutionizing the way they fulfill their orders to the end consumers, all while mitigating labor constraints and increasing workplace safety.

Through the unification of artificial intelligence and high-performance hardware, our robotic solutions are now deployed across the globe and our exponential growth has led us to become the first industrial unicorn in France.

Working at Exotec is an exciting opportunity to give purpose to your skills. Learn and grow with our ExoPeople around the world to help turn your ideas into a reality.

The robotics revolution is just the beginning at Exotec. Will you be part of it?

Reporting directly to our CTO, your main mission is to create the best robotics solution for the warehouses in the World.

Your Challenges to achieve :

• Develop and maintain a clear technological vision aligned with the company's goal. 
• Oversee the design and implementation of mechanical, electrical, electronic, traffic management and embedded software systems 
• Improve the quality of our products and services
• Define the technological roadmap of the robotics solutions for Exotec
• Ensure integration of new technologies into existing products
• Ensure coordination of Architect resources and practices in the Company 
• Establish and maintain the right external technical collaborations 
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within technical teams 
• Support managers in developing technical teams 

Technicals Perimeters to coordinate :

Mechanics, Electronics, Robotics software, machine learning for vision, and Traffic management software

Technical environment :

• Programming language : C, C++
• OS : Linux and realtime distribution like Yocto linux and its embedded board integration
• Network : Ethernet, Wi-Fi , UART, CAN (CAN Open), SPI, I²C
• Location algorithm : SLAM, Kalman filter
• Fleet management algorithm  : Multi-Agent Pathfinding
• IA/Machine learning : python, image processing, vision
• Safety design : ISO 13849 ; IEC 61508

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in robotics or a related field, with a strong background in mechatronics
• Extensive experience with embedded software development and integration 
• Minimum of 10 years in a leadership role with cross-functional technical teams 
• Experience in leading large-scale projects from conception to completion 
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical talent 
• Experience in developing and executing technology roadmaps
• Proven ability to anticipate and adapt to technological shifts and market changes 
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in fostering collaboration across diverse teams 
• Excellent communication, engage, and inspire 
• English & French, both written and verbal 

Benefits

• Competitive health and life insurance coverage
• Collective bonuses and allocation of BSPCE (share options)
• Family-friendly policies
• Internal and international mobility programs
• Numerous opportunities for training and development

Exotec is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We provide an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.