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.
Principal Autonomous Test Systems Engineer
Location: Remote (US) · Periodic visits to our Integrated Testing Center in Wilmington, MA
Symbotic builds AI-powered robotic systems that automate the warehouse. Behind every system we ship is a test organization running real robots, rigs, and instrumentation at fleet scale. Today, that test data lives across teams, formats, and tools. We're hiring a principal engineer to bring it together: one pipeline, one schema, one automation framework, and dashboards our executive team reads every week.
This is a greenfield role. You'll define the architecture, not inherit it.
What you'll do
- Build executive test dashboards our leadership uses to see the true state of testing across the company, without anyone assembling it by hand.
- Design and own one versioned test data schema used by every test team, with pipelines from test rigs, DAQ, automated runs, and manual campaigns.
- Architect the shared automation framework every test team builds on: orchestration, sequencing, result capture, and CI/CD.
- Bring physical test environments—including rigs, fixtures, instrumentation, and hardware in the loop—into automated, end-to-end system integration testing.
- Drive adoption with reference implementations, docs, and hands-on enablement.
- Equip our reliability team with the clean, traceable data they need to model how our systems age and wear.
- Set the roadmap, make build vs. buy calls, and mentor senior engineers, growing into leading a small team of technical leads.
What you bring
- 12+ years in test automation, test infrastructure, or data platform engineering for physical, electromechanical, or robotic systems.
- A track record of adoption: A platform you built that teams outside your own adopted. (Tell us how many teams used it and how you got them there.
- Hardware expertise: Hands-on time with real hardware: DAQ, sensors, test rigs, HIL, and system integration.
- Data fluency: Test or telemetry data modeling, time series data, and dashboards that non-engineers actually use.
- Technical stack: Strong Go and/or Python, CI/CD, containers, AWS, and API design.
- Education: A Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Bonus points
- You've architected platforms in Go.
- You've worked alongside reliability engineers on life or degradation modeling.
Why you'll like it here
- Greenfield: One platform for the whole test organization, defined entirely by you.
- Visibility: Your first deliverable is read directly by executive staff.
- Authority without overhead: You set the standards and interfaces every test team builds against.
- Real hardware at scale: Robotics test data at a scale most platform roles never touch.
- Flexibility: Remote, with lab time at our Integrated Testing Center only when the work calls for it.
Our environment
- This is a remote position based in the United States, with periodic onsite work at the Integrated Testing Center (ITC) in Wilmington, MA, for rig and instrumentation integration.
- Less than 5% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to the ITC and other company locations.
- The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.
We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re 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.
The base range for this position in the posted location is $180,000.00 - $247,500.00 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.Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience in test automation, test infrastructure, or data platform engineering for physical, electromechanical, or robotic systems
- Demonstrated success building a platform adopted by teams outside the candidate's own team
- Hands-on experience with DAQ, sensors, test rigs, hardware-in-the-loop, and system integration
- Experience with test or telemetry data modeling, time-series data, and executive or non-engineering dashboards
- Strong proficiency in Go and/or Python
- Experience with CI/CD, containers, AWS, and API design
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience architecting platforms in Go
- Experience working with reliability engineers on life or degradation modeling
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to company testing locations
Symbotic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Symbotic and has not been reviewed or approved by Symbotic.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision from day one, alongside wellness, mental health, and specialized coverages such as pet and transgender health care. Feedback suggests the breadth and immediacy of coverage are valued.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching, profit sharing, and automatic enrollment are consistently emphasized as part of the package. Feedback suggests these components are seen as competitive pillars of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible/unlimited PTO with paid holidays and sick time is offered, managed directly between employees and leaders. Feedback suggests this structure provides meaningful scheduling flexibility.
Symbotic Insights
What We Do
The Symbotic story began in 2007 with a bold vision: to solve real-world challenges in the supply chain. Since then, we have combined deep expertise in warehouse operations with breakthrough technology to transform how goods are moved. Today, Symbotic delivers fully automated, end-to-end supply chain solutions for some of the world’s largest retailers and wholesalers. Our systems integrate advanced robotics and A.I. to address the complexity of modern distribution, helping customers achieve new levels of efficiency, speed, and flexibility. At Symbotic, we value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions from day one. Whether you’re designing next-generation technology, supporting operational excellence, or driving innovation behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of automation and supply chain transformation at scale. If you’re looking for rewarding challenges, determined teammates, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact, Symbotic is where you belong.
Why Work With Us
What makes Symbotic unique is our people. We bring together curious thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators who are passionate about transforming the future of supply chain automation. As we scale, we remain committed to supporting a culture rooted in creativity, teamwork, and meaningful impact.
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