Staff Software Engineer - Fleet Controls

Symbotic LLC; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 204,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K

PTO

Job summary

Symbotic LLC, based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, is searching for a Staff Software Engineer to join its Fleet Controls team. This role focuses on the design and development of software to manage fleets of autonomous mobile robots in automated warehouses. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in C#.

The position offers a comprehensive compensation package, including medical benefits, a 401K plan, and more. Join us to help redefine warehouse automation and drive significant operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• At least 1 year in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Build real-time, high-performance software for managing fleets of mobile robots.
• Analyze fleet performance and improve key business metrics.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical efforts.

Skills

Object-oriented design

C#

Asynchronous programming

Multithreaded programming

Messaging systems

Path planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

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

Symbotic is seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer to join our newly established Fleet Controls team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of high-performance applications that orchestrate fleets of autonomous mobile robots within automated warehouse environments. Your focus will be on building scalable, reliable, and efficient control systems that support increasingly complex operations across multiple deployment sites. This is a high-impact role ideal for engineers who thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments and are passionate about building real-time systems that power next-generation robotics.

What we do

The Fleet Controls team is dedicated to innovating and improving the software stack that orchestrates our growing fleet of robots. As a bridge between upstream systems (tasking, structure, inventory, etc.) and downstream systems (path planning and bot control), Fleet Controls ensures seamless communication and coordination. Our mission is to enable scalability and support the increasing complexity of robot operations across multiple sites.

What you'll do

• Build real-time, high-performance software for managing fleets of mobile robots.
• Analyze fleet performance and contribute to projects aimed at improving key business metrics, customer requirements, and company KPIs (Performance Optimization).
• Develop high-quality, robust software in a fast-paced, dynamic environment (Software Excellence).
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical efforts across projects (Technical Leadership).
• Identify and address root causes of software performance issues (Issue Resolution).
• Develop and maintain unit and system-level tests for production software (Testing).

What you'll need

• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• Professional experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, at least 1 year in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Technical expertise: Proficiency in object-oriented design and programming concepts, C# strongly preferred, experience with asynchronous or multithreaded programming.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and communication protocols such as RabbitMQ, MQTT, or gRPC.
• Exposure to robotic-related technologies (e.g., path planning, embedded systems) is a plus.

Our environment

Up to 10% 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.

Compensation

The base range for this position in the posted location is $149,000.00 - $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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.