USA Austin, TX

Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning/Computer Vision

Time type: full time Posted on: June 08, 2026 Job requisition id: R7128

What we need

Symbotic is looking for Senior Software Engineer to join our Perception team. You will play a hands-on role in the design and implementation of the next generation of perception software for our mobile robots. The qualified candidate will play a hands-on role helping to bring our robotics solutions to our customers. We are looking for people who thrive in a creative, collaborative and agile development environment.

What we do

The Perception team is part of the Software Engineering organization which is responsible for building and delivering the intelligent robotic software platform that powers Symbotic’s automation systems. The team develops and operates perception and machine learning systems that enable robots to understand and interact with complex warehouse environments, supporting safe, efficient, and scalable operations across customer sites.

What you’ll do

Design and develop real-time high-performance perception software for mobile robots using Python and C++.
Analyze and evaluate existing Python and C++ software and lead technical design projects to increase efficiency and performance.
Build high quality Python and C++ software in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with team and drive best practices and improve quality standards.
Analyze and address the root cause of issues affecting product performance using a Linux terminal as well as tools like Snowflake and Tableau.
Drive project scoping and requirement specification providing senior leadership with deep technical insight needed to create long-term technical roadmaps.
Amplify impact through other team members by serving as a technical mentor to guide the team toward innovative solutions and increased productivity.

What you’ll need

A minimum of Master’s degree in a related discipline (i.e. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience developing software applications
You have led complex engineering efforts and know what it takes to deliver while still having a healthy team.
Experience developing perception software to process multiple cameras and LiDARs in real-time
Experience developing software for Nvidia platforms
Experience with Linux development, Docker, and CI-CD tools
Should be comfortable with asynchronous or multithread programming.
You have experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and protocols, e.g. ROS, ROS2
Experience to work on Agile development methodology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts to leadership team

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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The base range for this position in the posted location is $149,000.00 - $204,600.00 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.

Senior Software Engineer – Machine Learning/Computer Vision