Software Engineer, Core Systems & Platform Services

Exol•Wilmington, MA

1d•$96,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking Software Engineers to join their Platform Services team. This team is responsible for building and improving critical systems that orchestrate vertical lift cells, controlling the real-time movement of packages between robots and stations. The systems directly impact throughput, efficiency, and reliability in production environments. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys understanding complex systems, particularly where software interacts with the physical world. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers while taking on significant ownership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related.
0–3 years of professional software engineering experience.
Experience with hardware-adjacent systems (robotics, automation, etc.).
Initiative to identify problems and create solutions.
Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving.
Experience in one or more programming languages (C#, Java, Python, etc.).
Interest in systems programming, distributed systems, or real-world applications.
Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to building and maintaining core services for lift orchestration and platform systems.
Write production-quality code in C# / .NET (and related technologies).
Help improve system performance, reliability, and observability.
Work with senior engineers to debug and resolve production issues.
Learn to reason about real-time system behavior and distributed interactions.
Use data and metrics to understand and improve system performance.
Contribute ideas and take ownership of features or improvements.