Senior ML Engineer

Snoonu; Qatar; On-site; QAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & Global Vibes

Flexible Time Off

Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters

Job summary

Snoonu in Qatar seeks a Backend/ML Engineer to develop and deploy ML optimization for its hybrid autonomous logistics platform. You will design task allocation, routing, and dispatch strategies, and build MARL models to coordinate a multi-agent fleet under dynamic demand.

You will forecast demand and predict spatiotemporal patterns to guide proactive planning. The role emphasizes energy-aware optimization, integration with the RaaS platform, and rigorous experimentation, validation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research, or related field (PhD a plus).
• 2–4 years of backend development experience, with strong Python/C++ expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for robotics challenges.
• Research-oriented mindset; translate experiments into production improvements.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams (robotics, embedded, platform/software, operations).
• Clear communication to document work, trade-offs, and validation outcomes.
• High ownership for results, timelines, and engineering quality.
• Adaptability to fast-paced R&D environments with prototyping and testing.
• Strong business context understanding to translate needs into solutions.
• Open to feedback and proactive improvements from seniors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy ML optimization algorithms powering Snoonu’s autonomous logistics platform.
• Design optimization strategies for task allocation, routing, scheduling, and dispatch.
• Develop MARL models to improve fleet coordination under dynamic conditions.
• Build demand forecasting and spatiotemporal models to support proactive planning.
• Create energy-aware optimization for battery usage, charging, and sequencing.
• Integrate ML models into the RaaS orchestration platform with backend engineers.
• Evaluate model performance using defined metrics and support pilot readiness.
• Implement experimentation pipelines for offline benchmarking and field validation.
• Support continuous learning and model lifecycle management.

Skills

Python

C++

Backend development

MARL

Reinforcement Learning

Graph Neural Networks

Time-series forecasting

AWS

RESTful APIs

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in ML/AI/CS

PhD in related field (a plus)

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Job description

• Develop and deploy machine learning and optimization algorithms powering Snoonu’s hybrid autonomous logistics platform, enabling intelligent coordination across human couriers, ground robots, and drones.
• Design and implement advanced optimization strategies for task allocation, routing, scheduling, and dispatch decision-making across a multi-agent fleet environment.
• Develop and train multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) models to improve fleet-wide coordination efficiency under dynamic demand and traffic conditions.
• Build demand forecasting and spatiotemporal prediction models using modern architectures (e.g., Transformers, temporal models, graph-based methods) to support proactive positioning and better resource planning.
• Develop energy-aware and environment-aware optimization models to improve battery utilization, charging schedules, delivery sequencing, and overall operational efficiency under Qatar’s climate constraints.
• Integrate ML optimization models into the Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) orchestration platform in collaboration with platform/backend engineers, ensuring reliability and low-latency decision making.
• Evaluate model performance using defined metrics such as routing efficiency, ETA prediction accuracy, fleet coordination latency, and energy impact—supporting TRL advancement and pilot readiness.
• Implement experimentation pipelines including offline benchmarking, simulation validation, and controlled field pilot evaluation to improve model accuracy and generalization.
• Support continuous learning and model lifecycle management, including monitoring, retraining strategies, and mitigation of model drift using operational datasets.
• Document model architecture, assumptions, validation results, and experimentation methods to support R&D reporting, internal knowledge sharing, and stakeholder alignment.

The Magic You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field. (PhD is a plus for research-driven optimisation work.)
• 2–4 years of backend development experience, with strong hands-on Python/C++ expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on complex real-world robotics challenges.
• Research-oriented mindset and ability to translate experimentation into production-ready autonomy improvements.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams (robotics, embedded, platform/software, operations).
• Clear communication skills and ability to document technical work, trade-offs, and validation outcomes.
• High ownership and accountability for results, timelines, and engineering quality.
• Adaptability to fast-paced R&D environments involving prototyping, testing, and iterative development.
• Strong business context understanding, able to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Open to feedback and proactive in applying improvements suggested by senior engineers or tech leads.

Core Backend & Python

• Strong foundation in Python, including OOP principles, design patterns, and writing clean, maintainable code.
• Experience building backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs with proper error handling and logging.

AWS & Cloud

• Experience using AWS services, such as Lambda, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch.
• Experience designing event-driven and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with IAM, environment configuration, and cloud security best practices.

Embedded systems focus

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience using deep learning frameworks
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL)
  • Optimisation and decision systems for routing, scheduling, dispatch
  • Time-series forecasting and spatiotemporal modelling
  • Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) for mobility and routing problems
  • Energy optimisation and predictive control techniques (MPC, hybrid ML+control)
• Strong understanding of evaluation methodologies, including metrics design, baselines, A/B testing, and offline/online validation.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets, feature engineering, and model deployment constraints.
• Familiarity with simulation environments, digital twins, or synthetic data generation workflows is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of real-time systems, streaming data pipelines, and ML model monitoring practices is an advantage.
• Experience in logistics, last-mile delivery, fleet routing, or mobility analytics is a strong advantage.

Inside Snoonu’s Universe:

Snoonu is Qatar’s homegrown Super App, reinventing daily life with blazing-fast delivery, ride-hailing, and shopping - all in one place. Powered by tech, driven by a global team, and obsessed with making life easier.

The Dream We’re Chasing:

To be the first Qatari Super App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We envision a global expansion where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.

The Quest We’re On:

To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.

Our Everyday Superpowers:

Be Customer Obsessed : “Focus on the customer and all else will follow.”

Act with Integrity: “We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.”

Be Curious and Creative: “We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.”

Lead by Example and Take Ownership: “Be the change you want to see and take ownership.”

Work Smart and Deliver Results : “You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.”

It's All About People: “Be a team player; together we are stronger.”

Real Builders Ship: “We turn ideas into products, plans into action, and challenges into opportunities.”

Remote & Global Vibes –

Brain Boosters –

Flexible Time Off –

Agile Everything –

Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters

We don’t just build app. We’re committed to doing business sustainably and giving back to the community that fuels us. From eco-conscious practices to CSR projects, we’re always finding ways to do better—and we invite you to be a part of that mission.

Diversity Isn’t Just a Buzzword

At Snoonu, fairness and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from every walk of life. Be bold. Be you. Thrive here.

Let’s Build the Future Together