Staff Software Engineer, Industrial Controls Systems - Tooling

Exol; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in the United States is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to advance our Industrial Control Tools team. You will design and build automation for industrial controls, focusing on productivity in commissioning, manufacturing, and PLC automation under AI-assisted programming.

You will lead development of PLC/HMI auto code generation using AOI libraries and Ignition templates, automate testing and deployment with Agentic AI, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, agile setting, with

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of software design and implementation experience.
• At least 5 years of professional C# development.
• Proven track record in AI-driven development and Agentic AI applications.
• Experience with PLC programming and 3rd party tools like Rockwell Ignition.
• Experience with microservice development and DB schema; background in Networking and Electrical Engineering.
• Strong multitasking and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation for industrial control systems to improve productivity in commissioning, manufacturing, and PLC automation.
• Drive PLC and HMI auto code generation using AOI libraries and Ignition templates for Industry Control R&D.
• Automate PLC code testing, optimization, and remote deployment using Agentic AI.
• Design scalable, maintainable software systems and analyze root causes to provide timely fixes.
• Integrate with other tools, services, and APIs for data retrieval and reporting.
• Mentor junior teammates and collaborate in a flexible, agile environment.
• Communicate with customers and travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

C#

Object-oriented design

AI-Driven development

PLC programming

Microservices

Networking basics

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Ignition

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 Staff Software Engineer on our Industrial Control Tools team who will be working on the industrial control systems automation and tools development. The qualified candidate will play a hands-on role with approved technical leadership, and AI-empowered initiatives, helping to grow our industrial control tools solutions and product support. We are looking for people who thrive in a collaborative, self-driven, and agile development environment.

What we do

The Industrial Control Tools team works on industrial control systems automation and tools development, including productivity improvement for commissioning, manufacturing, and PLC automation under AI-assisted programming.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop industrial control system automation which provides productivity improvement for commissioning, manufacturing, and PLC automation under AI-assisted programming.
• Drive PLC and HMI auto code generation based on AOI libraries/Ignition templates for Industry Control R&D team.
• Automate PLC code testing, optimization, and remote deployment by leveraging Agentic AI.
• Design software systems and solutions which are highly scalable and maintainable. Analyze the root cause of production issues and provide a timely solution with quality.
• Integrate with other tools, services, and/or APIs for data retrieval and reporting.
• Play a lead role in the assigned task and mentor junior team members. Be a team player and flexible with direction change and multitasking.
• Communicate and present effectively with internal and external customers. Work in a dynamic Agile/Scrum based environment. Up to 10% of travel may be required.

What you’ll need

• College degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related disciplines.
• Hands-on problem solver with a minimum of 8 years of software design and implementation skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience developing object-oriented software in C#.
• Demonstrated track record of AI-Driven development and Agentic AI applications.
• Experience with PLC programming is highly preferred. Experience with 3rd party tools for integration and testing (E.g., Rockwell and Ignition).
• Experience with microservice development and DB schema. Background in Networking and Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability for multi-tasking and customer-facing.

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.
• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

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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 $144,000.00 - $211,200.00 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.