Nextracker Inc. · 2 days ago
Sr. Principal Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$275K/yr - $300K/yrNextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform. They are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead advanced AI-driven optimization initiatives for complex logistics systems, focusing on designing and solving large-scale optimization problems that impact operational efficiency and scalability.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of optimization models for large-scale logistics and supply-chain problems (e.g., routing, scheduling, network design, capacity planning)
Develop and maintain optimization formulations using Python-based modeling frameworks such as: Gurobi / GurobiPy Pyomo
Select, implement, and tune appropriate optimization algorithms, including: Linear Programming (LP) Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) Non-Linear Programming (NLP)
Translate complex real-world logistics constraints into mathematically rigorous and computationally efficient models
Collaborate with AI, data science, and system engineering teams to integrate optimization engines into production AI platforms
Evaluate solver performance and scalability; optimize model performance for real-time or near-real-time decision-making
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and design reviews for optimization engineers and researchers
Qualification
Required
PhD in Optimization, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field
Deep expertise in mathematical optimization modeling and algorithmic design
Strong hands‑on experience with: Gurobi / GurobiPy Pyomo
Proven knowledge of and practical experience with: LP, MILP, and NLP formulations Solver behavior, numerical stability, and computational complexity
Strong understanding of logistics and supply‑chain optimization problems
Advanced Python programming skills for model development and integration
Preferred
Experience applying optimization techniques in autonomous systems, including: Motion planning Trajectory optimization Autonomous vehicle or robotics applications
Familiarity with hybrid approaches combining optimization and machine learning
Experience deploying optimization‑based decision engines in production environments
Benefits
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
Stock compensation
Company
Nextracker Inc.
Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.
Founded in 2013Fremont, CA, US
1001-5000 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marco Miller
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder
Tyroan Hardy
Chief Customer Success Officer, Co-founder at Nextracker, Inc.
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