Principal Software 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

Symbotic is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the incredibly talented team at our recent acquisition, Fox Robotics. This role is a great fit for individuals with excellent Web Development skills with an interest in Robotics. You will build Web Apps that control robots, display what they see in WebGL, and render the large amount of data they produce into real time graphs.

What we do

The team is responsible for building and maintaining the software later that enables people to interact with our market leading autonomous forklifts. These user-facing apps are used to operate, monitor, and display real time insights into these robots. The team works to ensure that these highly technical systems are usable, intuitive, and aligned with real world operational needs.

What you'll do

• Own feature development end-to-end, from design review through production deployment and monitoring
  
• Build web applications that control robots, visualize sensor data in WebGL, and render telemetry into real-time graphs
  
• Collaborate with Product and Design to refine requirements and align solutions to our component library
  
• Write comprehensive tests and provide constructive code reviews to maintain code quality
  
• Mentor junior engineers through pair programming and technical guidance
  

What you'll need

• Minimum of 12 years of professional software development experience maintaining and extending production-grade applications.
  
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and React, with hands-on experience building modern web applications.
  
• Working knowledge of backend technologies (Node.js, Express, NestJS) and real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, MQTT).
  
• Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving issues in distributed, high-availability production environments.
  
• Proven ability to write clean, testable code using modern testing frameworks (Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library).
  
• Familiarity with modern development workflows and tools (Git, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Agile/Scrum).
  
• Experience with state management libraries (Jotai), databases (Prisma), and cloud platforms (GCP) is a plus.
  

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.
  

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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

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.