Advanced Functional Safety Engineer

Symbotic is an AI‑powered robotic and software platform that reimagines the supply chain, enabling large retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy, and efficiency.

We are looking for an Advanced Functional Safety Engineer to join our Functional Safety team within the Engineering organization. The role involves building processes from scratch and taking full ownership of complex projects, guiding them from inception to completion.

• Take Full Ownership:
  Lead safety‑critical projects end‑to‑end, creating and managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Build the Blueprint:
  Design and implement internal processes and engineering practices for a high‑growth functional safety organization.
• Influence & Collaborate:
  Act as a cross‑functional leader with hardware, software, and systems teams to embed safety into our core technology stack.
• Apply Standards Uniquely:
  Translate industry standards (ISO, IEC, RIA) into creative, practical solutions for advanced autonomous mobile robots and high‑speed distribution systems.
• Drive Growth:
  Identify new areas for safety innovation using the autonomy provided in this role.
• Field Impact:
  Support and validate unique automation setups at customer sites, ensuring custom builds thrive in real‑world production.
• Travel up to 20%:
  Visit various sites to see designs and processes in action.

• A “Builder” mentality:
  Proven experience creating processes or building functions from scratch.
• Project Ownership:
  Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and lead complex technical projects independently.
• Cross‑Functional Influence:
  Strong interpersonal skills to lead and persuade teams across different engineering disciplines.
• Technical Expertise:
  Minimum of 5 years driving safety and compliance in complex, high‑tech systems. BS in Engineering required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Standard Mastery:
  Deep knowledge of ISO
  13849, IEC
  61508, or RIA R15.06, and the ability to apply them in non‑traditional ways.
• Autonomy: A self‑starter who thrives when given a goal and the freedom to determine the best path to reach it.

Travel up to 20% 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 for reimbursement on a bi‑weekly basis.

Base salary range: $120,000 – $165,000, dependent on experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO and other benefits.

Symbotic is 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 or expression, veteran status, or genetic information.