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.
Timeframe: Summer (May-Aug 2027)
At Symbotic, Early Career talent plays a meaningful role in helping us reimagine the future of supply chain automation. Through our Internship and Co-op programs, students have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and business leaders, and gain hands-on exposure to the technologies powering our end-to-end robotics and automation solutions. We are looking for curious, motivated students who are excited to solve complex problems, bring new perspectives to cross-functional teams, and see their work make an impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment.
Along the way, Interns and Co-ops are supported through mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and a robust calendar of events designed to help them build community and grow their careers. Symbotic offers transportation and housing benefits for students who meet our relocation requirements.
Continue reading below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
About the Opportunities
Symbotic’s Robot Perception team is an accomplished group of engineers who are working on sophisticated algorithms in areas such as perception and computer vision.
Perception and Computer Vision interns will evaluate and propose new projects for replacing legacy tools with vision-based algorithms. These interns will scope projects from literature review, to dataset design and aggregation, training pipeline development, all the way through production deployment. Practical projects include vision-based collision avoidance.
SLAM interns will develop and test algorithms for robust robot localization in complex, real-world environments, applying sensor fusion, state estimation, and probabilistic methods to solve SLAM challenges at scale.
What you’ll do
Research and experiment with traditional computer vision methods and deep learning methods for object detection, classification, segmentation, pose estimation, anomaly detection on images or videos.
Evaluate and benchmark computer vision methods on production data.
Deploy software to production on robot hardware.
Design data pre and post processing methods.
Document designs, code, experiments, evaluations.
Identify high-impact scenarios where AI Planning and machine learning can be applied to optimize the Symbotic robotics software.
Adapt state-of-the-art approaches or develop high-performance algorithms to solve real-world multi-robot problems.
Conduct simulations and experiments to validate the performance of the multi-robot algorithms.
Present results in verbal and written communications internally, and in top-tier academic venues.
What you’ll need
Pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
Proficiency in Python and/or C++, including experience writing code and working in Jupyter notebooks.
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Familiarity with computer vision and perception tools such as OpenCV, including image classification, object detection, segmentation, and camera calibration.
Exposure to robotics perception concepts such as sensor fusion, SLAM, 3D pose representations, coordinate transforms, probabilistic graphical models, and Bayesian inference.
Working knowledge of sensors, including RGB cameras, 3D sensors, and point cloud processing tools such as PCL.
Experience working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, REST APIs, and/or SQL-based data tools such as Snowflake.
Exposure to deployment or optimization tools such as Docker, ROS/ROS 2, Jetson, ONNX, VLMs, or Vision-Language-Action models is a plus.
What’s good to have
Publications at high-impact conferences/journals (e.g., CoRL, ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, RSS, ICRA, IROS, RAL, AAAI, ICAPS, IJCAI, JAIR, etc.)
Our Environment
Up to 10% of 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.
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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 $32.00 - $44.00 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
- Pursuing a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++
- Experience writing code and working in Jupyter notebooks
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Familiarity with computer vision and perception tools such as OpenCV
- Experience with image classification, object detection, segmentation, and camera calibration
- Exposure to sensor fusion, SLAM, 3D pose representations, coordinate transforms, probabilistic graphical models, and Bayesian inference
- Working knowledge of RGB cameras, 3D sensors, and point cloud processing tools such as PCL
- Experience working in Linux environments and using command-line tools
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, REST APIs, and/or SQL-based data tools such as Snowflake
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client and customer locations
- Experience with Docker, ROS/ROS 2, Jetson, ONNX, VLMs, or Vision-Language-Action models
- Publications at high-impact conferences or journals
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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