Staff Middleware Software Engineer
SymboticAbout the role
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 highly skilled and experienced Staff Middleware Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our middleware layer for all mobile robots. You will work with a team of engineers and be responsible for feature ownership, providing technical expertise in areas such as inter process communication, process management, and bot logging. We are looking for a person who thrives in a creative, collaborative, and agile development environment.
What we do
We are a talented team of roboticists and software engineers responsible for all software and firmware aspects of our mobile robots. These mobile robots are responsible for handling cartons inside the warehouse structure, moving them to and from storage locations. The mobile robots are key to the efficient operation of the Symbotic systems, and their reliability is paramount.
What you will do
Lead and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of middleware on our robotic platforms
Design and develop middleware components for robotics systems
Build and maintain logging, diagnostics, telemetry, and observability infrastructure
Develop process management systems for launching, monitoring, restarting, and supervising robotic software services
Design communication frameworks for reliable data exchange between distributed software components
Deploy, validate, and troubleshoot software on physical bots and simulation environments
What you'll need
Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Robotics, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience building production-quality software in C++
Strong understanding of Linux systems, process management, networking, IPC and system services
Nice to Have
Experience with ROS2 and DDS
Experience with TCP/IP, UDP and other network protocols
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.
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