Manager, Bot Reliability Engineering

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.

Symbotic’s automation solution – Symbot, the mobile robot – delivers storage and retrieval of cases in a fully autonomous structure operating thousands of robots at customer sites.

• Fleet-Scale Systems Leadership:
  Identify, root-cause analyze, and resolve system-level issues impacting large-scale robotic fleets; drive reliability, availability, and performance across thousands of robots; establish performance guardrails tied to customer KPIs.
• End-to-End Systems Engineering:
  Oversee integration of robotics hardware, embedded systems, control software, perception, and operational workflows; lead cross-functional efforts; ensure architecture and release plans support scalability and robustness.
• Data-Driven Performance Optimization:
  Own data-driven decision making; lead analysis of logs, telemetry, diagnostics, and operational data; develop processes for monitoring, regression prevention, and failure trend analysis.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development:
  Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 5-10 systems and robotics engineers; foster a culture of accountability; develop technical depth; support hiring and workforce planning.

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in robotics, automation, or complex distributed systems engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Strong systems engineering mindset with expertise in robotics control software, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration.
• Proficiency in structured root-cause analysis and failure investigation.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (SQL, Python or similar) and data analysis tools.
• Experience with Agile development frameworks, Linux environments, and Git.
• Comfortable performing hands-on analysis of logs, diagnostics, and operational data.

• Up to 10% travel may be required; valid driver’s license required.
• Employee owns a credit card for travel expenses to be reimbursed bi-weekly.

The base range for this position is $ - $, with variation based on experience and skills. The package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO and other benefits.

We are 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.