Sr. Director Engineering

Nextracker Inc.

126d • $280,000 - $300,000

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Senior Director of Autonomous Mobile Robot Systems to lead the development and deployment of advanced robotic platforms. This role will oversee the full lifecycle of autonomous mobile robot systems, integrating motion planning, behavioral design, perception, and system architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in robotics, autonomy stack development, and real-time systems, with a proven ability to scale teams and deliver high-performance solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD.
• 10+ years experience with a strong technical background in robotics, computer science, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading autonomy or robotics teams focused on mobile robotic platforms.
• Expertise in motion planning, behavioral design, autonomous stack architecture, and ROS/ROS2.
• Deep understanding of computer vision, LiDAR integration, and sensor fusion for mobile robots.
• Demonstrated success in scaling autonomous systems from prototype to production.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally each month.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, drones, or industrial mobile robotics platforms.
• Familiarity with edge computing, real-time systems, and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of safety standards, simulation tools, and regulatory frameworks in mobile robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams focused on autonomous mobile robot systems, including motion planning, perception, controls, and systems integration.
• Define and execute the roadmap for autonomous mobile robots, including ROS-based architecture and full autonomy stack development.
• Oversee the design and implementation of motion planning algorithms, behavioral models, and decision-making frameworks for mobile robots.
• Drive integration of computer vision and LiDAR-based perception systems into the autonomy stack.
• Ensure autonomous mobile robot systems meet performance, safety, and reliability standards across diverse operational environments.
• Architect scalable and modular autonomy stacks using ROS/ROS2 and real-time middleware.
• Lead efforts in sensor fusion, localization, and mapping for robust navigation and obstacle avoidance.
• Optimize compute pipelines for edge deployment and real-time performance in mobile robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with product, hardware, and software teams to deliver integrated robotic solutions.
• Represent autonomous mobile robot systems in strategic planning, customer engagements, and industry forums.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(K) participation including company matching.
• Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off.
• Generous discretionary company bonuses.
• Life and disability protection.
• Stock compensation eligibility for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees