Sr. Principal Engineer

Nextracker Inc.

Fremont, United States
Base: $275,000-$300,000; bonus/equity: discretiona...
Hybrid
Optimization modeling and algorithmic design
Gurobi / gurobipy
Pyomo
Lead the design and implementation of optimization models for large-scale logistics and supply-chain problems

Job Summary

  • Lead the design and implementation of optimization models for large-scale logistics and supply-chain problems.
  • Collaborate with AI, data science, and system engineering teams to integrate optimization engines into production AI platforms.
  • Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more.

Matching Summary

Lead the design and implementation of optimization models for large-scale logistics and supply-chain problems.

Salary

Base: $275,000-$300,000; Bonus/Equity: discretionary company bonuses, potential stock compensation; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optimization modeling and algorithmic design
  • Gurobi / GurobiPy
  • Pyomo
  • Linear Programming (LP)
  • Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP)
  • Non-Linear Programming (NLP)
  • Advanced Python programming

Nice-to-have

  • Optimization in autonomous systems
  • Motion planning
  • Trajectory optimization
  • Hybrid optimization and machine learning
  • Deploying decision engines in production

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Optimization, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • Deep expertise in mathematical optimization modeling
  • Strong hands-on experience with Gurobi / GurobiPy
  • Proven knowledge of LP, MILP, and NLP formulations
  • Strong understanding of logistics and supply-chain optimization problems

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