Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement the next generation of localization and mapping software for our mobile robots. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience developing cutting-edge algorithms for real-world applications. We are looking for people who thrive in a creative, collaborative, and agile environment.

What we do

Robotics is transforming the world of commerce. Every day our intelligent robots are responsible for getting food and merchandise to thousands of stores across North America. We created the first and only fully autonomous, end-to-end supply chain solution. Today, we are driving towards even bigger ideas and we have the people, technology, and leadership to fully realize these aspirations. We have the excitement and ambition of a startup with the benefits and resources of a proven organization.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement complex, high-performance software for mobile robots (C++).
• Own features end-to-end: requirements, design reviews, implementation, testing, and rollout.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and deploy robust solutions to production.
• Stay current with the latest advances in SLAM research
• Understand business objectives and help develop roadmaps and metrics to achieve them.
• Design and build dashboards and metrics to monitor localization and mapping systems.
• Analyze and address the root causes of issues impacting performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with team to define best practices and improve quality standards.

What you’ll need

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience developing software for sensor, robotic, or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency with 3D pose representations and transforms.
• Probabilistic and graphical models.
• Experience with one or more of the following: LiDAR SLAM, visual SLAM, sensor fusion, Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO), Structure from Motion (SfM).
• Familiarity with popular robotics libraries and frameworks such as ROS, OpenCV, PCL, GTSAM, g2o.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Plus: Comfortable with real-time systems and multithreaded programming.
• Plus: Experience with Linux development, Docker, and CI-CD tools

Our Environment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $124,848.00 - $204,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.