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Principal Sales Engineer – Warehouse Robotics Systems

Skild AI · San Mateo, CA · On-site

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About Skild AI

Building general purpose robotic intelligence. Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and Sequoia.

About the role

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts.

What they're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in sales engineering, solutions engineering, or systems engineering within warehouse automation, material handling, or supply chain technology
  • Demonstrated expertise building throughput models, simulation analyses, or operational designs for automated warehouse systems (AS/RS, AMRs, conveyor/sortation, goods-to-person)
  • Deep knowledge of warehouse operations: order fulfillment workflows, labor management, WMS/WCS architecture, inbound/outbound processes, and peak planning
  • Proficiency with simulation or modeling tools (AutoMod, Emulate3D, FlexSim, or equivalent), custom modeling in Excel or Python a strong plus
  • Familiarity with WMS/WCS systems and integration requirements (API, EDI, SOAP/REST)
  • Ability to read and interpret facility drawings, floor plans, and AutoCAD files
More about this role

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

We are seeking a Principal Sales Engineer to own the technical modeling and system design process that underpins every enterprise deal we close. This role sits at the intersection of sales, engineering, and product strategy — you will architect quantitative models used to size and justify our warehouse robotics systems while serving as the primary feedback loop between market-facing teams and our engineering and product organizations. This is a high-visibility, high-impact position with a direct line to influence the...

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