Senior Software Engineer - Platform Services

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end‑to‑end, AI‑powered robotic and software platform.

Overview

We are hiring Senior Software Engineers to build and evolve business‑critical systems for the Symbotic platform. The team owns vertical lift systems that connect robots with input and output cells, directly impacting throughput, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate core services for vertical lift systems and shared platform components.
• Own high‑impact subsystems end‑to‑end from design through production.
• Proactively identify issues and drive improvements without being asked.
• Improve reliability, scalability, and throughput in production.
• Build event‑driven and real‑time processing systems.
• Apply algorithmic thinking to optimize flows, performance, and system behavior.
• Debug and resolve complex cross‑system issues.
• Partner across robotics, controls, and infrastructure teams.
• Contribute to system design and architecture.
• Mentor engineers and raise engineering quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong C# / .NET skills or ability to ramp quickly.
• Strong system design, concurrency, and debugging skills.
• Experience building production systems.
• Experience with complex or distributed systems.
• Experience with hardware‑adjacent systems (robotics, automation, etc.).
• Comfort working with algorithms or optimization problems (preferred, not required).
• Proven ownership and ability to drive results.

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.

Compensation

The base range for this position in the posted location is $149,000.00 - $204,600.00. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and other benefits.

EEO Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and 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.