Posted on:August 25, 2026

Solution Architect, Physical AI Data at Lightwheel

Lightwheel is hiring a Solution Architect, Physical AI Data in Mountain View, CA, US. On-site.

About Lightwheel

Lightwheel is a physical AI infrastructure company that builds SimReady assets, synthetic and egocentric human data, and evaluation platforms for embodied AI, used to train and deploy robots at scale.

Solution Architect, Physical AI Data job description

Job Responsibilities

 
  • Technical Solution Design — Translate customer requirements into technical solutions, define solution architecture, and develop implementation roadmaps.

  • Customer Discovery — Lead technical discussions with AI, robotics, and engineering teams to understand workflows and identify technical requirements.

  • End-to-End Architecture — Design solutions covering data collection, annotation, simulation, synthetic data, evaluation, sim-to-real, and deployment.

  • Solution Validation — Build prototypes, pilots, demos, and PoCs to validate technical feasibility and performance.

  • Technical Leadership — Drive solution delivery across the lifecycle and coordinate Product, Engineering, Data Operations, Hardware Operations, and Business Development teams.

  • Best Practices & Playbooks — Develop reusable solution frameworks, reference architectures, and technical playbooks.

 

Must-Have Qualifications

 
  • 3+ years experience in solutions architecture, solutions engineering, technical consulting, robotics, AI infrastructure, or related fields.

  • Strong technical foundation in robotics, AI, computer vision, simulation, synthetic data, or autonomous systems.

  • Proficiency in Python and Linux, with hands-on experience in prototyping, debugging, and system integration.

  • Excellent customer-facing communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Fluent in English and Mandarin.

 

Preferred Skills

 
  • Experience with AI labs, robotics companies, automotive OEMs, or industrial customers.

  • Familiarity with Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, NVIDIA Omniverse, ROS, Unity, or Unreal Engine.

  • Experience in solutions engineering, forward-deployed engineering, technical consulting, or pre-sales/post-sales technical roles.

 

Benefits & Perks

 
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Career growth opportunities and a dedicated Learning & Development budget

  • Relocation assistance

  • Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

 

Lightwheel is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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