Senior Robotics Engineer - Robot Perception Adapter Cells
Company: Symbotic
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
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 We
are seeking a highly skilled Senior Robotics Engineer specializing
in Robot Perception to join our dynamic team. In this role, you
will play a pivotal part in developing advanced perception systems
for our automated warehouse solutions, and work on topics such as
object detection and pose estimation, sensor calibration and
fusion, tight integration with robot planning and manipulation, and
creating comprehensive datasets from millions of cases handled
daily. Additionally, you will work on improving our simulation
environments to bridge the gap between simulation and real-world
performance using state-of-the-art techniques. Your exceptional
software engineering skills will drive the advancement of our
robotic perception capabilities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and
scalability in our automated warehouse solutions. What we do The
Vision and Robotics team is dedicated to developing, deploying, and
maintaining advanced vision and robotics solutions for our
warehouse automation systems. By leveraging our inbound and
outbound adapter cells—which connect the storage structure and
handle tasks such as depalletizing, singulating cases, and
palletizing shipments—we ensure efficient processing and seamless
integration with our autonomous robots (Symbots) and AI-powered
software. The adapter cells hand over cases to the Symbots, who
then place the cases into the storage structure and retrieve them
when needed for palletization. Our proven track record in
industrial vision and robotics system development, combined with
best engineering practices, allows us to continuously push the
limits of warehouse automation technology. What you'll do Develop
Advanced Perception Systems: Design and implement architectures
that integrate state-of-the-art computer vision and deep learning
techniques. Maintain Software Engineering Excellence : Develop and
sustain robust, high-quality software while adhering to best
practices including thorough code reviews, testing, and
documentation. Collaborate with Planning Teams: Work closely with
robot planning and manipulation groups to embed perception data
into control pipelines. Optimize Decision-Making Workflows : Design
and refine processes that enable real-time robotic actions based on
integrated perception data. Create and Curate Datasets: Build
comprehensive datasets from millions of daily cases, incorporating
data augmentation, precise automated labeling, and rigorous quality
assurance. Enhance Simulation Environments: Leverage synthetic data
generation and advanced simulation techniques (e.g., Gaussian
Splatting, NeRFs, GenAI) to bridge the sim-to-real gap. Drive
Research and Innovation: Stay current with advancements in robotics
perception, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to
enhance system capabilities. Foster Collaboration and Mentorship:
Engage with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to
promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement. What
you’ll need Educatio n : Bachelor's or Master's degree (Ph.D. is a
plus) in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a
related field . A publication record in top-tier computer vision
and machine learning conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, CoRL,
ICML, ICLR) and journals is a plus. Experience: Minimum 5 years of
work experience in robotics engineering and robotic perception
software development experience Technical Proficiency: Expertise in
a modern programming language ( C++, C#, and /or Python ) , coupled
with a strong grasp of computer vision methodologies such as
semantic/instance segmentation, object detection, tracking, pose
estimation, SLAM, 3D mapping , sensor calibration, sensor fusion
techniques Advanced & Deep Learning Techniques: Familiarity with
state-of-the-art perception methods (NeRFs, Gaussian Splatting,
LLMs, Diffusion Processes) combined with proficiency in deep
learning frameworks like PyTorch or JAX. Data Engineering:
Experience in building and managing large-scale datasets,
developing data pipelines, and implementing innovative, scalable
solutions. System Integration: Proven ability to integrate
perception systems with planning and manipulation stacks to create
robust, scalable end-to-end automation solutions. Problem-Solving:
Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills for addressing
complex engineering challenges. Collaboration: Strong teamwork and
communication skills for effective collaboration in
multidisciplinary environments. Our 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. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and
managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
LI-JT1 LI-Hybrid 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.
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