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Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.\nWhat we need\nWe are looking for a Senior Functional Safety Software Engineer to join our Functional Safety Software team within our Software Engineering organization. Your job will be to design, develop, andmaintainsafety-critical software applications that support advanced warehouse automation systems. You will work across embedded software, real-time systems, hardware interfaces, and functional safety disciplines to help ensure reliable and compliant operation of complex robotic platforms.\nThis is a hands-on engineering role focused on modern C++ development in QNX and POSIX-based environments. You will contribute to software architecture, hardware integration, test infrastructure, and functional safety activities while partnering closely with systems engineering, hardware, and cross-functional development teams.\nWhat we do\nThe Functional Safety Software team is part of the Software Engineering organization, whichis responsible forbuildingthe intelligentsoftware platforms that powerSymbotic’sadvanced automation systems. The team develops safety-critical software applications that coordinate and enforce the safe operation of robotics, automation hardware, and warehouse control systems across large-scale deployments.\nOur development culture emphasizes thoughtful engineering, maintainable systems, technical rigor, and collaborative problem solving. We value engineers who take ownership, communicate clearly, and contribute to improving both the software and the development processes around it.\nWhatyou’lldo\nDesign and implement safety-relevant software components in modern C++17 running on QNX and POSIX-based systems.\n\nDevelop software services thatinterface directly withhardware peripherals, low-level communication protocols, and vendor SDKs.\n\nBuild andmaintainPython-based hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test automation infrastructure.\n\nParticipate in functional safety activities including hazard analysis, DFMEA, FMEDA, fault tree analysis, and safety reviews.\n\nCollaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, project managers, and cross-functional development teams to achieve system safety goals.\n\nImprove build systems, CI pipelines, developer tooling, and software test infrastructure used across the engineering organization.\n\nSupport internal audits, third-party safety assessments, and functional safety compliance efforts throughout the product lifecycle.\n\nTravel up to 25% as needed to support integration, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.\n\nWhatyou’llneed\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline;Master’sdegree preferred.\n\nMinimum of 5 years of experience developing systems-level or embedded software in complex technical environments.\n\nStrong experience with C++, C, Rust, Go, or similar systems programming languages, with interest in modern C++ development.\n\nStrong understanding of POSIXuserspaceconcepts including threads, sockets, signals, IPC, and shared memory.\n\nExperience working close to hardware, including interpreting datasheets, register maps, and hardware interface documentation.\n\nProfessional experience developing Python tooling or automation infrastructure, particularly for testing or integration workflows.\n\nFamiliarity with software development best practices including version control, code reviews, CI/CD, documentation, and maintainable software architecture.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across matrixed engineering organizations.\n\nPreferred qualifications\nExperience with QNX or other real-time operating systems (RTOS).\n\nExposure to functional safety standards such as IEC 61508.\n\nTÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certification.\n\nExperience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and automation.\n\nExperience integrating vendor SDKs or working with binary communication protocols.\n\nContributions to open-source software projects or experience working in open-core development environments.\n\nOur environment\nUp to25%of travel may berequired. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.\n\nThe employeeis responsible forowning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.\n\nAbout Symbotic\nSymbotic 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nThe base range for this position in the posted location is $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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