PhD Applied Scientist, Routing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026. Symbotic scores A on the Alion truth index.
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)
AtSymbotic, Early Career talent plays a meaningful role in helping us reimagine the future of supply chain automation. Through our Internship and Co-op programs, studentshave the opportunity tocontribute 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.Symboticoffers transportation and housing benefits for students who meet our relocation requirements.
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What we need
Symboticis looking for an applied scientist intern with a passion for multi-agent planning to improve the performance and reliability of our systems as we rapidly scale our product and organization. The Robot Routing team plans highly efficient, collision-free paths between the storage structure and the inbound/outbound cells of our system for dozens of robots traversing the transfer deck. The right candidate is excited about concepts like deadlock resolution and time-space reservations. This is a hybrid position based at our headquarters in Wilmington, MA.
Whatyou’lldo
Identifyhigh-impact scenarios where AI Planning and machine learning can be applied tooptimizetheSymboticrobotics software.
Adaptstate-of-the-artapproaches or develop high-performance algorithms to solve real-world multi-robot problems.
Conduct simulations and experiments tovalidatethe performance of the multi-robot algorithms.
Present results in verbal and written communications internally, and in top-tier academic venues.
Whatyou’llneed
PursuingPhDin Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, ora related field.
Proficiencyin one or more general-purpose programming languages: C++, Python, Java, or C#.
Strong research background in combinatorial optimization, Robotics planning, multi-robot systems, or machine learning.
Publications at high-impact conferences/journals (e.g.,CoRL, ICLR,NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, RSS, ICRA, IROS, RAL, AAAI, ICAPS, IJCAI, JAIR, etc.) on some of theaforementioned topics.
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.
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The base range for this position in the posted location is $52.00 - $54.00 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.