Manager, Routing Systems

Symbotic•Wilmington, MA

19d•$149,000 - $204,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Symbotic is currently seeking an experienced leader to join our Routing organization as the Manager of the Routing System team. We are looking for a leader who defines and leads the architecture and algorithm-integration strategy that underpins Symbotic’s multi-robot routing intelligence across all business units. You will oversee a high-performing team, shape the evolution of the planning platform, and drive cross-functional engineering alignment. Your work will determine how algorithms, robots, and distributed services come together to deliver reliable, scalable, and future-proof system performance. We are a talented team of roboticists working on the heart of Symbotic’s automation solution – Symbot, the mobile robot. We are responsible for delivering solutions for the storage and retrieval of cases performed in a fully autonomous structure operating 1,000s of Symbots at customer sites.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years engineering experience; 3+ years leading technical leadership or engineering management.
Strong algorithmic literacy in planning, optimization and multi-robot systems.
Exceptional architectural instincts and ability to drive multi-quarter, system-scale initiatives.
Bachelor’s or above degree in computer science, Robotics, or a related field.
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.

Responsibilities

Drive long-term architectural strategy for routing systems assuring modularity, extensibility, and scenario readiness.
Lead system-wide refactors, API redesigns, and platform unification across fleets, maps, and planning modules.
Own the technical roadmap to extend routing systems to new operational contexts (e.g., new robot types, new warehouse formats, new business requirements).
Lead the adaptation of Symbot planning algorithms (multi-robot planning, collision avoidance, etc.) to emerging use cases.
Partner with algorithm research teams to establish the data and system foundations that support future planning and optimization innovations.
Manage and mentor engineers, creating an environment of technical excellence and ownership.