Director of Retail Engineering
Core
Building a unified, extensible retail core platform and autonomous systems for high-volume retailers, including inventory automation and POS optimization.
Role type
Director of Retail Engineering (Platform & Infrastructure)
Builds
Unified retail core platform, agentic inventory automation systems, high-throughput POS infrastructure
Domain
Retail technology, distributed systems, edge computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, edge computing, platform engineering, high-growth startup scaling, data integrity/reconciliation, strategic technical leadership
Preferred skills
AI/ML integration, cross-functional strategic influence, talent density management
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Own retail technical strategy and unified platform architecture; Architect resilient, high-availability edge infrastructure; Lead deployment of AI-driven autonomous inventory systems; Build and coach high-autonomy engineering management teams; Partner with Product/Design to drive P&L and long-term grocery strategy
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with leadership of leaders
