Job Description
Our client is a global leader in AI-driven robotic automation software and hardware, transforming distribution and fulfillment centers worldwide. Their solutions increase productivity, empower growth and scale, mitigate labor challenges, reduce risk and time to market, and create better experiences for customers and employees.
Our Solutions
Their Multiagent Orchestration (MAO) platform provides vendor-agnostic fulfillment orchestration to continuously optimize performance in real time: the right order, with the right bot and agent, taking the right path and action. Currently operating more than 70 fulfillment sites across the globe (with deployments of 700+ robots at a single site), GreyMatter enables customers to decrease their fulfillment Cost Per Unit by 50%, reduce worker onboarding time by 90% and optimize peak season performance.
In retail stores, their gStore end-to-end store execution and retail management solution supports omnichannel fulfillment, real-time replenishment, intelligent workforce tasking and more. Using real-time overhead RFID technology, the platform increases inventory accuracy up to 99%, doubles staff productivity, and enables an engaging, seamless in-store experience.
Job Overview
As a Principal Architect, you will lead the design and evolution of their Multi-Agent Path Finding (MAPF) algorithm. You’ll define architectural direction, integrate machine learning techniques, and build the core capabilities required to achieve state-of-the-art and scalable navigation.
Key Responsibilities
Define the technical roadmap to push performance and scale in navigation
Lead design and implementation of ML model pipelines, including data ingestion, training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
Own production deployment of ML/RL models using MLOps tools such as Vertex AI or similar platforms.
Integrate ML pipelines with robotic orchestration engines to support continuous learning and adaptation.
Collaborate closely with software, robotics, product, and operations teams to align system goals with real-world fulfillment challenges.
Salary Range: 260,000-280,000K
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Required Skills & Experience
Required Qualifications
Education: M.S/Ph.D in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field.
Experience: 10+ years of total experience in academia or industry.
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of path planning, graph search algorithms, and optimization techniques for multi-agent systems.
Deep understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning
Experience using TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Proven experience in building, deploying, and maintaining ML models in production environments.
Hands-on experience with MLOps, including CI/CD for models, pipeline orchestration, and model monitoring.
Proficiency in Python. Familiarity with Erlang, Elixir, or other concurrency-first functional programming languages is good to have.
Solid understanding of concurrency, parallelism, and real-time systems.
Strong CS fundamentals including algorithms, operating systems, networking, memory management, and performance tuning.
Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and specifically Vertex AI.
(Nice to Have) - Contributions to open-source projects, research publications, or patents in MAPF, RL, or distributed AI systems.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.