Software Team Lead - Warehouse Execution Systems

Mujin is the future of industrial robotic systems in production and distribution environments. Our technology gives robots perception and awareness, enabling them to take on more advanced tasks. We aim to revolutionize the use of robotics within industry to free human resources from labor-intensive tasks to focus on more intellectual challenges.    

As the Software Team Lead for Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) at Mujin, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical leadership and management support to a focused R&D team developing innovative software solutions. Team Leads are a vital part of the product development organization and lead software development for critical components of the Mujin system. The role collaborates with other colleagues and stakeholders to successfully launch Mujin products, while also providing remote and onsite support.    

Your team’s mission is advancing state-of-the-art for scheduling and controlling automation assets on an industrial floor. You will develop cutting-edge robotics technology, including the design, development, testing, and implementation of execution and scheduling algorithms that run on multiple robots in real-time and perform order fulfillment. Our applications are performance-critical and involve autonomous interactions with the surrounding world in an uncontrolled environment. You will build, test, and deploy your work in simulation and in the real world on the world’s most advanced hardware. You will contribute to the development of ambitious high-impact projects as part of a dedicated team of world-class “Mujineers”.     

Ideal candidates will possess a combination of product development expertise, problem-solving, curiosity, innovation, leadership, and communication. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of intelligent robotics automation.   

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.    

• Other duties as required.    

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  

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. 

Mujin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.