Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. Must have skills : Industry X Security Good to have skills : NA Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary Accenture s Next Gen Robotics Team is seeking a Senior lead to drive next-generation robotics innovation at the intersection of technology, industry, and society. The role focuses on developing and delivering scalable robotics solutions, including AMRs, autonomous drones, quadrupedal robots, and AI-powered robotic systems, for global industrial clients. The candidate will provide strong technical leadership and lead interdisciplinary teams of 3–10 professionals across PoC, pilot, and rollout phases to deliver real-world robotics applications that improve efficiency, safety, and intelligence. Roles & Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for robotics innovation projects, including architecture, implementation, integration, and deployment for global industrial clients. Design and develop scalable robotics architectures focused on autonomy, Physical AI, AI integration, real-time systems, and simulation. Lead interdisciplinary delivery teams of 3–10 people across PoC, pilot, and production rollout phases. Drive technology evaluations, benchmarking, venture screening, and the development of robust robotics demonstration and test environments. Collaborate closely with clients, technology partners, and Accenture industry teams to define roadmaps and transition robotics solutions into productive implementations. Contribute to the Next-Gen Robotics strategy, including technology roadmaps, partner ecosystem development, innovation initiatives, and internal technical enablement. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to robotics engineers and contribute to the development of robotics capabilities within the Centre of Excellence (CoE). Professional & Technical Skills Must Have: 10+ years of relevant experience (for Manager) / 6+ Years for (AM)/ 4+years (TL) in robotics, consulting, software engineering, or technically focused engineering projects. Strong academic background in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline Master s or PhD preferred. Hands-on expertise with modern robotics technology stacks, including: o ROS2 o Motion Planning o Sensor Fusion o Robotics Simulation using NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, and/or Gazebo Strong software development expertise in Python and C++. Experience with clean-code practices, Git, CI/CD, software architecture, and engineering best practices. Strong understanding of AI/ML, Computer Vision, robotics design, autonomous systems, and simulation. Demonstrated experience working as a Robotics Architect, Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, or Integrative Technology Specialist in interdisciplinary environments. Strong technical communication skills and English proficiency at C1 level or above for working with global clients and international stakeholders. Ability to translate emerging robotics technologies into scalable, industrial-grade solutions. Good to Have: Experience with Physical AI platforms and integration of humanoid or quadrupedal robots. Experience with autonomous systems such as AMRs, autonomous drones, quadrupeds, or AI-powered service robots. Exposure to venture screening, technology scouting, technology benchmarking, or emerging robotics ecosystem evaluation. Consulting and/or client-facing experience within industrial automation, manufacturing, automotive, life sciences, or other industrial domains. Experience in developing robotics PoCs and successfully transitioning them into pilot and production environments. Experience with robotics technology strategy, partner ecosystem development, or Centre of Excellence (CoE) initiatives. Additional Information Location: Bengaluru, India Education: Minimum 15 years of full-time education required. The role involves working with global industrial clients and international stakeholders. The position requires leadership across robotics innovation, technology strategy, client engagement, technical delivery, and CoE development. The role requires a combination of deep technical expertise, hands-on robotics engineering, architectural thinking, and technical leadership. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. 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