Co-op- Machine Learning Ops

Symbotic LLC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation assistance

Housing benefits for relocation

Job summary

Symbotic LLC in Wilmington, DE invites motivated students for internships/co-ops in autonomous systems and robotics software. You will work on scaling our software platform, collaborate with ML R&D teams, and optimize deployment pipelines for robotics workloads.

The program offers mentorship, hands‑on projects, and relocation benefits, with travel up to 10% and a base hourly pay of $32.00–$41.80 in a student-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, software engineering, robotics engineering or related field.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP or Azure).
• Experience with complex data systems including storage, telemetry data, and camera or sensor data.
• Strong software engineering skills with ability to deliver high-quality, working code quickly.
• Proficiency in Python or C++.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale our software platform to support current and future autonomous capabilities.
• Collaborate with ML R&D teams to ensure new models meet deployment requirements.
• Optimize the robotic hardware fleet deployment pipeline, streamlining processes from merge requests through testing to roll‑out for systems using ONNX/TensorRT and custom hardware.
• Maintain and improve edge computing infrastructure to meet real-time performance and reliability needs.
• Create pipelines to train robotic machine learning systems including dataset curation, labeling, training, and evaluation metrics.
• Double speed and efficiency of robotic system evaluation using simulation of hardware and mechanics
• Reduce mechanical hardware maintenance during robotic scale‑up using data-driven diagnostics and alert systems.
• Engineer state‑of‑the‑art robotic software to increase performance of machine learning.
• Design efficient compilation architectures to decouple hardware program inter‑dependencies.
• Structure docker compose configuration to balance robotic hardware sharing.

Skills

Python

C++

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, software engineering, robotics engineering or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

Docker

Job description

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.

Timeframe: Spring (Jan-May 2027)

At Symbotic, Early Career talent plays a meaningful role in helping us reimagine the future of supply chain automation. Through our Internship and Co-op programs, students have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and business leaders, and gain hands‑on exposure to the technologies powering our end-to-end robotics and automation solutions. We are looking for curious, motivated students who are excited to solve complex problems, bring new perspectives to cross‑functional teams, and see their work make an impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

Along the way, Interns and Co‑ops are supported through mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and a robust calendar of events designed to help them build community and grow their careers. Symbotic offers transportation and housing benefits for students who meet our relocation requirements.

Continue reading below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

What you’ll do

• Architect and scale our software platform to support current and future autonomous capabilities.
• Collaborate with ML R&D teams to ensure new models meet deployment requirements.
• Optimize the robotic hardware fleet deployment pipeline, streamlining processes from merge requests through testing to roll‑out for systems using ONNX/TensorRT and custom hardware.
• Maintain and improve edge computing infrastructure to meet real-time performance and reliability needs.
• Create pipelines to train robotic machine learning systems including dataset curation, labeling, training, and evaluation metrics.
• Double speed and efficiency of robotic system evaluation using simulation of hardware and mechanics
• Reduce mechanical hardware maintenance during robotic scale‑up using data-driven diagnostics and alert systems.
• Engineer state‑of‑the‑art robotic software to increase performance of machine learning.
• Design efficient compilation architectures to decouple hardware program inter‑dependencies.
• Structure docker compose configuration to balance robotic hardware sharing.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, software engineering, robotics engineering or related field
• Demonstrated experience with cloud‑based infrastructure and services, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure
• Experience working with complex data systems, including data storage, telemetry data, and camera or sensor data
• Strong software engineering skills with expertise in at least one programming language and its ecosystem. You should be comfortable delivering high-quality, working code quickly and consistently.
• Proficiency in Python or C++.

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 on a bi‑weekly basis.

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 $32.00 - $41.80 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.