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Intern- PhD Applied Scientist, Robotics Planning

Symbotic · USA Wilmington, MA - HQ · On-site

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About Symbotic

Discover Symbotic’s end-to-end warehouse automation solutions trusted by leading retailers and distributors. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

Symbotic is looking for an applied scientist intern with a passion for multi-agent motion planning, tasking and motion planning, and inventory optimization to improve the performance and reliability of our systems as we rapidly scale our product and organization. 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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 Agentic AI for optimization
  • 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 the aforementioned topics
More about this 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.

Timeframe: Summer (May-Aug 2027)

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, professional development, networking opportunities, and a robust calendar of events designed to help them build community and grow their careers. Symbotic offers transportation and housing...

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