Manager, Software Engineering - Applications at Symbotic

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.

What we need 

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering to join the Applications Engineering team. Your job will be to oversee a team of front-end, full stack, and UX engineers that is responsible for the design and development of front-end user facing applications enabling system operators to interact with the Symbotic system. You will lead the team's delivery of features and be involved with technical designs, discussions, and prioritizations. 

What we do 

The Applications Engineering team is part of the Core Software Engineering organization and is responsible for developing user interface applications running at customer sites to monitor and control our automated warehouse solutions. We work very closely with our User Experience Team to communicate with end users, listen to their feedback, and iterate and improve upon our UI application designs. 

What you’ll do 

• Work with peers, technical leads, and engineers to set the direction for engineering and product development in an agile environment.

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the engineering team and ensure project plans and commitments are on-time and on-budget.

• Manage resources, staffing and mentoring to maintain a best-in-class engineering team.

• Manage and coach a motivated, engaged, and effective team.

• Build solid, effective relationships with the business, product management, and other engineering leaders to enable excellent teamwork and product development.

• Provide technical leadership toward designing and delivering flexible and scalable solutions aligned with best practices. 

• Up to 20% of travel may be required.

What you’ll need 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical discipline, or related experience. 

• Minimum 8 years professional experience developing user facing software applications.

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing a software engineering team. 

• Experience with .NET frameworks, Angular web frameworks, and real-time distributed services. 

• People leadership style that is value-based and approachable, enabling a collaborative and high-performing team culture. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to customers and stakeholders.

• Great interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building effective working relationships. 

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with the leadership ability to gain buy-in or acceptance regarding change. 

Our Environment

• Up to 20% 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 bi-weekly. 

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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.