Senior Software Engineer – Machine Learning​/Computer Vision

Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning/Computer Vision

Location: USA (Austin, TX)

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

Symbotic is looking for a 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 Perception team is part of the Software Engineering organization which builds and delivers 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.

• 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 the team and drive best practices and improve quality standards.
• Analyze and address the root cause of issues affecting product performance using a Linux terminal and 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.

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, etc.).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience developing software applications.
• Experience leading complex engineering efforts and delivering while maintaining 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.
• Comfortable with asynchronous or multithread programming.
• Experience with event‑driven architectures, messaging systems, and protocols, e.g., ROS, ROS
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• Experience working on Agile development methodology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts to the leadership team.

• 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.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $ - $, 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.