Senior Robotic Controls Engineer

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 looking for a Senior Robotics Controls Engineer, you'll be part of a close-knit team dedicated to unraveling the complexities of warehouse automation. In our agile environment, creativity and collaboration thrive, allowing you to make a real impact. Join us in crafting the future of robotics, where your technical prowess meets outstanding communication skills and cross-functional teamwork. 

What we do 

We are a talented team of roboticists working on the heart of Symbotic’s automation solution – Symbot, the mobile robot. We are responsible for delivering solutions for the storage and retrieval use cases performed in a fully autonomous structure operating 100s of Symbots at customer sites. 

What you'll do 

As a senior member of our team, you'll be instrumental in shaping the capabilities of our cutting-edge Symbot mobile robot. Your role encompasses a range of exciting responsibilities tailored to your skillset and interests: 

• Innovative Design: Craft and implement ingenious control strategies for mobile, case handling robots, elevating the precision and efficiency of our robots. 

• Collaborative Development: Collaborate seamlessly with a diverse team of roboticists and software engineers to create Senior robotic control software that pushes the boundaries of possibility. 

• Project Excellence: Drive projects to success by meeting commitments and delivering high-quality releases, contributing to architectural discussions, and working hand-in-hand with other engineering teams. 

• Architectural Vision: Play a role in shaping the architectural landscape through your contributions to design discussions, ensuring our solutions are both cutting-edge and future-proof. 

• Intelligent Navigation: Implement state-of-the-art path planning and navigation algorithms that enable our robots to navigate intricate warehouse environments with precision. 

• Innovative Solutions: Leverage your expertise to integrate AMQP messaging with system controls and implement Behavior Trees for nuanced robot state control. 

• Reliability Enhancement: Elevate the reliability and testability of our software codebase, contributing to a robust foundation for our revolutionary robots. 

• Performance Mastery: Fine-tune motor controllers and evaluate robot performance, ensuring our robots operate at peak performance. 

What you'll need 

• Educational Excellence: A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline provides the academic foundation for success. 

• Coding Expertise: Minimum 6 years of experience in engineer with Proficiency in C++ Embedded coding and design patterns tailored for real-time environments, allowing you to transform concepts into reality. 

• Real-time Acumen: Knowledge of real-time or embedded operating systems, along with the ability to tackle threading and communication challenges inherent to such environments. 

• Process Proficiency: Experience with software process and version control tools, enabling you to seamlessly integrate your