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Staff Software Engineer - Algorithms

Symbotic
Wilmington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
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 motivated and experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering organization and help develop scalable, high-performance software solutions that support advanced automation, fulfillment, and material-flow systems. In this hands-on role, you will work across multiple distributed services, developing production software and solving complex optimization problems involving heuristics, graph-based algorithms, combinatorial optimization, bin packing, and sequencing challenges.

You will design and productize reliable software that helps coordinate automated workflows, optimize the movement and consumption of inventory, and improve operational efficiency across large-scale automation environments. This role provides the opportunity to influence architecture, scalability, performance, and maintainability while contributing to strategically important engineering initiatives.

What We Do

We are a talented team of roboticists and software engineers working on the latest Symbotic automation expansion. We are responsible for delivering solutions for the ordering, processing and delivery of mixed SKU totes to hundreds of customers

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop real-time distributed software for Automation systems. 
  • Design software systems which are highly available & widely scalable. 
  • Research, develop, and productize solutions for NP-Hard optimization problems using combinatorial optimization or other algorithms
  • Demonstrate passion about building high quality software, love solving problems and facing new challenges.  
  • Analyze a system of distributed software components using performance, profiling, and debugging tools. 
  • Be a proactive communicator who enjoys working closely with creative and technical peers.     
  • Work in a dynamic Agile/Scrum based environment. 
  • Have opportunities to travel to customer sites.   
  • Develop software application using microservice oriented architecture using technologies like .Net Core, Rabbit MQ, Open API and Kubernetes

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience using C# and .NET.
  • Strong expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles, and design patterns.
  • Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity analysis.
  • Proven experience designing scalable, fault-tolerant, and distributed systems.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning skills.
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL optimization.
  • Experience with source control systems such as Git.
  • Experience on SQL server (PL/SQL).
  • Hands-on problem solver with excellent software design and implementation skills. 
  • Experience with Windows and Linux development. 
  • Experience with developing unit tests and test automation frameworks. 
  • Experience with source control software. 
  • Should be comfortable with asynchronous or multithread programming. 
  • Experience with cross platform .NET core development. 

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. 

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 $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.

Salary : $149,000 - $204,600

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