VP, Engineering - Integrated Robotics Systems

Simbe Robotics is a leading retail robotics company delivering in-store intelligence solutions that help retailers optimize operations, improve shelf execution, and unlock actionable data insights. Our autonomous robots, computer vision systems, and cloud-based analytics platform operate in live retail environments at scale, enabling enterprise customers to make faster, data-driven decisions.
Position OverviewSimbe is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead and unify our full-stack engineering organization across robotics, hardware, AI, cloud, and data systems.
This role owns end-to-end engineering execution and technical alignment across:- Mechanical Engineering- Hardware R&D and Electrical Engineering- Robotics Software and Embedded Systems- Computer Vision and Applied AI- Cloud Infrastructure and Web Platforms- Data Science and Data Platforms- Product Roadmap Management
The VP of Engineering will ensure architectural cohesion across hardware and software, operational excellence in production and deployment, and continued advancement of our deep technology capabilities.This is a systems-level leadership role requiring both technical depth and organizational scale. The mandate is to build a unified, enterprise-grade robotics and intelligence platform that performs reliably across thousands of real-world retail environments.

Responsibilities:

• Own engineering strategy, execution, and delivery across hardware and software domains
• Drive architectural alignment across mechanical, electrical, embedded, AI, cloud, and data systems
• Establish scalable engineering processes, quality standards, and release discipline
• Ensure production readiness, field reliability, and measurable system performance for Tier 1 B2B customers
• Partner closely with Product, Commercial, Customer Success, and Operations to align engineering priorities with revenue growth and customer outcomes
• Balance near-term delivery commitments with long-term technical innovation
• Build and develop high-performing, cross-disciplinary engineering leaders
• Advance Simbe’s leadership in robotics, computer vision, AI, and cloud-based retail intelligence

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering organizations delivering deployed robotic or IoT systems at scale
• Direct oversight of both hardware and software teams
• Strong systems thinker with experience integrating mechanical, electrical, embedded, AI, and cloud architectures
• Track record of scaling engineering organizations in growth-stage environments
• Experience delivering enterprise-grade products to Tier 1 B2B customers
• Demonstrated ability to raise engineering rigor while maintaining startup velocity
• Credible technical leader capable of guiding senior domain experts across hardware, AI, and software disciplines
• Experience partnering with commercial teams to ensure technical investments translate into business impact

At Simbe, you will be at the forefront of retail innovation, working with cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies to transform retail operations. Our culture is dynamic, inclusive, and driven by a passion for improving the way retailers operate and serve their customers. Join us to be a part of a team that is not only reshaping the future of retail but also offering immense value to our clients worldwide.
Simbe Values: R. E. T. A. I. L. Result Driven - We are customer-centric and results-driven. We strive to create immense value for our team, partners, customers, and investors. Empathetic - We are sensitive and mindful. We support each other in challenging times, both professionally and personally. Transparent - We highly value open communication internally, and with our partners and customers. We are receptive to feedback. Agile - We are agile and always eager to learn. We quickly adapt to changes and customer needs. Innovative - We are bold and innovative, with an intense focus on product design and user experience. Leaders - We strive for excellence. We are accountable, the best at what we do, and leaders in our field.