Director, Application Development

Symbotic
Middleton, MA, US
Full-time

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

As the Director of Application Development, you will play a leadership role in the application development organization and will oversee all business applications needed to run the business.

In this role you will be responsible for leading development, configuration, and implementation of all business applications.

These include but are not limited to back-office ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Customer web portal.

What we do

GreenBox is pioneering warehousing-as-a-service, offering outsourced warehousing operations and specializing in automated warehousing solutions.

Our focus is on the efficient movement of goods in cases and pallets across all sectors, such as wholesale, retail, and general merchandising.

GreenBox is an independently managed joint venture between Symbotic and Softbank.

What you’ll do

Help create and drive product roadmaps through a fast, agile, and reliable delivery process, while ensuring a consistently high-quality product

Develop and maintain technical vision for software development deliverables

Manage the software development and production delivery with strong focus on meeting the team’s commitments

Take initiative to explore new ways to advance our technologies to ensure Symbotic remains at the cutting edge in our industry.

Work collaboratively and efficiently with internal and external resources. Develop relationships with outside consultants and contractors who can be used as flex resources to augment your organizations capabilities.

Measure performance (metrics) related to quality, efficiency, on time delivery

Work with others to build and maintain schedules, keep team aware of dependencies and target milestones

Identify risks, plan mitigations

Resource planning and project assignment

Managing vendor relations for 3rd party applications

Provide clarity regarding standard work (develop guidelines, templates, processes, etc.)

Mentor and coach (1 : 1s), identify and remove technical gaps, facilitate performance feedback discussions

Provide code reviews and other forms of feedback to ensure software quality

Contribute to the software architecture directly

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related discipline required.

Minimum 15 years of experience in software development including 5+ years spent in engineering leadership

Previous experience leading software development projects planning, estimating, and overseeing software developers

Experience in implementing business applications (i.e. ERP, WMS, TMS)

Experience developing high performance applications

General knowledge of hardware and software technologies related to Symbotic’s products

Ability to manage high pressure situations and build trust with stakeholders

Ability to input into product strategy in the context of Symbotic’s business strategy

Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous issue

Outstanding time management skills and attention to details

Strong communication and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a rapidly changing startup environment

Our environment

Up to 50% 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.

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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