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 currently seeking a principal robotics engineer to join our Mobile Robotics Software team. We are looking for a creative and collaborative person who thrives in an agile development environment. This role contributes to a talented team of roboticists working on the heart of Symbotic’s mobile robot platforms. What we do The team is responsible for delivering solutions for the storage and retrieval use cases performed in a fully autonomous warehouse operating 100 s of mobile robots at customer sites. The role requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate in a highly cross-functional environments along with strong technical problem-solving skills and passion to tackle real world challenges in robotics. What you'll do. Contribute to the design, development, and testing of control algorithms for mobile robot case handling tasks, including navigation and manipulation. Work as part of a collaborative team of roboticists and software engineers to build and improve robotic control softwareSupport the development of sensor fusion and control algorithms for autonomous navigation and manipulation systems. Partner with cross-functional engineering and product teams to help design and implement new features. Assist in ensuring software quality, reliability, and performance through testing and code reviews. Help troubleshoot system issues by investigating performance or production challenges and proposing solutions. Participate in identifying risks and contribute to solutions that improve system performance and customer outcomes. Travel up to 10% as needed. What you'll need. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, or a related field (completed or expected soon). Academic or internship experience with robotics, control systems, or mobile robot applications (e.g., localization, navigation, manipulation). Familiarity with programming in C and foundational software development practices. Basic understanding of real-time or embedded systems concepts (e.g., threading, communication, or operating systems). Exposure to sensor fusion, estimation techniques, or control theory. Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git)Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and learn from others.