Team Lead - Warehouse Execution Software Development

Position Description

Support 4-8 individual contributors from early career through senior level. Lead the design and implementation of scalable WES architectures for real-time decision-making and resource allocation. Develop orchestration logic for inventory flow and order prioritization across automation layers. Build APIs and integration layers for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and automation platforms. Optimize algorithms for throughput and task scheduling in lifelong and online domains. Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless system interoperability. Review code and provide developers with constructive feedback to drive continuous improvements in quality and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in deployed systems. Instill discipline and quality-first culture for timely delivery and exceptional user experience. Provide mentoring, coaching, and team communications; and facilitate career path planning.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software-driven product development for industrial automation, robotics, or similar industry.
• 3+ years of team leadership and management experience, along with advanced programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Expertise in distributed systems, orchestration logic, and real-time execution monitoring.
• Experience integrating complex technology involving electromechanical devices and software ecosystems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in software-driven product development for industrial automation, robotics, or similar industry.
• 5+ years of team leadership and management experience.
• Background in warehouse execution systems or solving large-scale scheduling problems.
• Experience with real-time systems.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

Ex. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Ex. Ability to work extended hours as required

This Position Description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or non-essential requirements.