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.

We want to learn from you! Our teams at Symbotic value the early career talent that helps us solve critical issues in creative and innovative ways. That is why we offer Internship and Co-op programs where students have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals on some of our most pivotal projects. We invite students from institutions across the country to apply online or engage with our teams on campus at career fairs and other events. Symbotic offers an extensive calendar of events including Lunch and Learns, Social Outings, and Volunteer opportunities for our Interns and Co-ops to engage in.  

The Summer Intern session is a 12-week, full-time (40 hours Monday-Friday) program while the Co-op cohorts typically run 16-weeks in the Spring and Fall. In both programs, students are paid a competitive hourly rate. Continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity! 

What we need

Symbotic is looking for an exceptional software engineering intern with a passion for multi-agent path planning to improve the performance and reliability of our systems as we rapidly scale our product and organization. The Robot Routing team plans highly efficient, collision-free paths between the storage structure and the inbound/outbound cells of our system for dozens of robots traversing the transfer deck. The right candidate is excited about concepts like deadlock resolution and time-space reservations. This is a hybrid position based at our headquarters in Wilmington, MA.  

What you'll do

Brainstorm with engineers on cross-functional teams to conceptualize and develop real-time high-performance software to control and schedule fleets of mobile robots. 

Apply best practices to the design of data structures and algorithms. Strive for both simplicity and performance. 

Produce high-quality software contributing to projects that have a significant impact on the business. 

Simulate robot behavior using internal simulation tools during feature development. 

Confirm intended behavior with physical robots at our on-site Integrated Testing Center after completion of a feature. 

Design, develop, and implement localization algorithms for mobile robots.  

Define metrics for localization quality in the field.  

Work broadly across teams to facilitate integration of localization sensors on robots and develop offline pipelines that improve the quality of localization.   

Conduct specification/work reviews of his/her designs under the direction of the project manager.  

Support system testing of systems and subsystems.  

Provide technical support for manufacturing as needed.  

Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties.  

Evaluate and process engineering change requests. 

What you'll need

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, , Robotics, Engineering or related field. 

Experience with event driven architectures, messaging systems and protocols such as RabbitMQ. 

Experience with general-purpose programming environments, languages and scripting systems, data analysis packages: Linux, C++, Python, Matlab.  

Knowledge of Git, Jira, and Confluence or similar tools.   

Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD – GitHub automation and docker or Jenkins. 

Experience with libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, ROS, Boost, Eigen. 

Hands on experience with embedded systems and platforms like Arduino, STM32, ESP32 or Raspberry Pi. Integrating sensors, motors and actuators using CAN, SPI , I2C.  

Preferred experience with either of the following:  path planning algorithms, motion control (including open- and closed-loop feedback systems). 

You are interested in working in a dynamic Agile/Scrum based environment. 

You possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures and algorithms.

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 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.