Mytra · 3 weeks ago
Modeling and Optimization Engineer
Brisbane, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMytra is creating innovative solutions for the supply chain industry by applying robotics and distributed software. The Modeling and Optimization Engineer will build simulation engines and models to drive warehouse automation strategies, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to develop quantitative tools and insights.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationRoboticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing
Responsibilities
Design and implement simulation models for warehouse systems, including autonomous vehicle travel, storage policies, SKU zoning, and pallet/tray retrieval flows
Develop new simulation capabilities (Discrete event simulations components, routing logic, orchestration modules, etc.) within our internal simulation platform
Work closely with Software, Solutions, and Product to prototype, test, and iterate on control policies
Conduct structured simulation experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for product and operational strategy
Contribute to core simulation platform development—model APIs, architecture, performance improvements, data pipelines, and automation tools
Build repeatable modeling workflows, scenario configurations, and validation frameworks to ensure consistency across simulation studies
Qualification
Required
3+ years of industry or relevant experience
Strong proficiency in Python, including object-oriented design and building production-grade code
Experience with discrete-event simulation, probabilistic modeling, or large-scale systems modeling
Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Solid engineering fundamentals (systems thinking, algorithmic reasoning, version control, testing)
Preferred
Professional experience in simulation engineering or modeling/operations research teams
Familiarity with DES frameworks (SimPy, salabim, internal engines, or equivalent)
Background in warehouse automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, industrial engineering, or related fields
Experience with data visualization (Plotly, Matplotlib, Dash, etc.)
Experience contributing to simulation platforms, modeling libraries, or internal tooling
Benefits
Competitive compensation + equity grants at a high growth company backed by top tier VCs
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, and pet insurance
Lively modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build and test phases
Lunch and snacks provided in the office; we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
Flexible hours and flexible PTO
Company
Mytra
Mytra is a robotics company developing software-defined warehouse robotics solutions to automate industrial tasks in logistics.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$78MKey Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2024-07-23Series B· $50M
2023-01-01Series A· $28M
2022-07-01Seed
Leadership Team
Chris Walti
Co-Founder/CEO
Ahmad Baitalmal
Co-Founder / Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-06-02
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