Principal Software Engineer - Platform Services

Principal Software Engineer

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 hiring a Principal Software Engineer to define and drive the technical direction of core Symbotic systems. Our team owns vertical lift systems critical to system throughput and operational performance. This role is for engineers who set vision, identify high-impact opportunities, and lead cross-team execution.

What We Do

We are the Platform Services team responsible for orchestrating vertical lift cells—a critical control point in how packages move between robots and input/output stations. We build and operate the services that coordinate lift behavior in real time, ensuring efficient, predictable, and high-throughput movement through the system. This includes solving optimization problems around lift movement and flow, where small improvements materially impact overall system performance.

In addition to lift orchestration, we own a set of shared platform services used across teams to run and operate their systems. Our work sits at the intersection of distributed systems and physical automation, where correctness, performance, and the ability to reason about real-world behavior are essential.

What You'll Do

• Own large, ambiguous problem spaces across systems.
• Define and drive technical vision and architecture.
• Lead high-impact initiatives from concept through delivery.
• Improve system-wide reliability, scalability, and throughput.
• Apply algorithmic approaches to optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Align multiple teams around clear technical direction.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues.
• Mentor and elevate senior engineers.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 12 years of software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, and performance.
• Strong C# /.NET skills or ability to ramp quickly.
• Experience with complex, production-scale systems.
• Experience in hardware-adjacent environments.
• Comfort with algorithms and optimization problems.
• Proven ability to drive technical strategy and cross-team outcomes.

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.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

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.

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 $180,000.00 - $247,500.00 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.