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 looking for an Advanced Vision Software Engineer to join our Vision and Robotics team within our Hardware R&D organization. Your job will be to participate in the development and maintenance of innovative computer vision solutions for applications in the field of warehouse automation. You will also be involved in the deployment and support of vision systems at our customer sites.
What we do
The Vision and Robotics team is part of the Hardware R&D organization, which is on a mission to develop, deploy, and maintain products for our warehouse automation systems. With a proven track record in advanced industrial vision and robotics system development and following best engineering practices and documentation, we develop and deploy advanced vision and robotics solutions and push the limits of the technology.
What you’ll do
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Participate in the development of software solutions for vision applications including user interfaces, processing algorithms, mathematical modeling, machine learning.
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Participate in the hardware design of computer vision solutions, including:
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System design and component selection (2D and 3D cameras, lighting system, lasers, etc.)
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Development of prototypes.
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Validation of prototypes in our Vision Lab and in our Test Center.
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Provide on-site support of our Vision Systems.
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Handle documentation and preparation for production.
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Plan and develop test benches for quality assurance
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Support for our actual Vision Systems on-site
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Demonstrate passion about building high quality software that addresses customer needs, enjoy solving problems and face new challenges.
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Be a proactive communicator who enjoys working closely with creative and technical peers.
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Work in a dynamic Agile/Scrum based environment.
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15% Travel - be available to travel in Montreal, Canada and within the US
What you’ll need
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent
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Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing software applications
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Strong experience with C++ and C# programming languages
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Strong skills in programming and algorithm design
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Knowledge of image/signal processing techniques and/or machine learning
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Relevant experience in the development of computer vision systems
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Relevant experience with robots (an asset)
Our Environment
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Up to 15% 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.
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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.
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