Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Symbotic LLC; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Symbotic LLC is seeking a Senior ML Engineer to productionize ML systems for autonomous robotic fleets and build scalable deployment pipelines. You will develop health monitoring and data pipelines, collaborating with ML researchers to bring models into production.

Strong Python skills and hands-on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow are required, along with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like Azure or GCP. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in ML engineering or production ML.
• Strong hands-on Python development skills.
• Experience building ML models from scratch with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
• Experience with predictive modeling and time-series analysis.
• Deep understanding of ML deployment and operationalization.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Git, Jenkins and CI/CD environments.
• Experience with SQL and large-scale data systems.
• Experience with telemetry, sensors, or operational data and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve ML deployment infrastructure for large-scale robotic fleets.
• Partner with ML researchers to productionize new models.
• Design predictive health monitoring for autonomous robotic assets.
• Create automated monitoring, telemetry analysis, dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Develop data pipelines for dataset curation, labeling, training, validation and evaluation.
• Deploy ML models using ONNX, TensorRT, Docker, and edge computing platforms.
• Improve model rollout, validation and fleet deployment processes.
• Develop simulation and validation environments for testing and releases.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, CV and operations teams to improve reliability.
• Support CV applications including case detection, classification, dimension estimation and decision-making.

Skills

Python development

Machine learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Predictive modeling

Time-series analysis

ML deployment

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Robotics/Software Engineering/ML

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD

SQL

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.

What we need

We are seeking a Senior ML Engineer with strong machine learning fundamentals and hands‑on software engineering experience. This individual will help productionize ML systems, improve robot health monitoring capabilities, build scalable deployment pipelines, and collaborate with ML researchers to bring new models into production robot environments.

The ideal candidate combines machine learning expertise with MLOps, distributed systems, and robotics experience.

What you’ll do

• Build and improve machine learning deployment infrastructure for large-scale robotic fleets.
• Partner with ML researchers to transition new models from experimentation into production.
• Design and implement predictive health monitoring solutions for autonomous robotic assets.
• Create automated monitoring, telemetry analysis, dashboards, and KPI reporting systems.
• Develop data pipelines for dataset curation, labeling, training, validation, and model evaluation.
• Deploy and optimize ML models using ONNX, TensorRT, Docker, and edge computing platforms.
• Improve model rollout, validation, and fleet-wide deployment processes.
• Develop simulation and validation environments to accelerate model testing and software releases.
• Work with software, hardware, computer vision, and operations teams to improve robot reliability and system performance.
• Support computer vision applications including case detection, classification, dimension estimation, and robotic decision-making systems.
• Contribute hands‑on Python development and machine learning model architecture design.

What you’ll need

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Strong hands‑on Python development skills.
• Experience building machine learning models from scratch.
• Experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
• Experience with predictive modeling and time‑series analysis.
• Strong understanding of machine learning deployment and operationalization.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD environments.
• Experience with SQL and large‑scale data systems.
• Experience working with telemetry, sensors, or operational data.
• Experience building monitoring solutions, observability platforms, or analytics dashboards.
• Demonstrated cloud experience with Azure and/or GCP.
• Strong collaboration skills in cross‑functional engineering environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Robotics, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or related fields.

Preferred qualifications

• Robotics experience.
• Signal processing experience.
• Edge AI and embedded systems experience.
• Computer vision experience.
• Experience deploying models to GPU-accelerated environments.
• Experience with simulation environments or digital twins.
• Experience supporting ML systems running in production at scale.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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.

Compensation

The base range for this position in the posted location is $116,250.00 - $170,500.00 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.

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.