PhD Applied Scientist, Routing

About the role

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. 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, networking opportunities, and a robust calendar of events designed to help them build community and grow their careers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Pursuing PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in 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, RSS, ICRA, IROS, RAL, AAAI, ICAPS, IJCAI, JAIR, etc.) on some of the aforementioned topics.

Benefits

• Transportation and housing benefits for students who meet relocation requirements.
• Compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Timeframe: Summer (May-Aug 2027)