The executives are simply not very good - Manager Symbotic Employee Review

1.0
3 Feb 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The technology is pretty interesting, it's not easy to get such a large system to work. It's an impressive accomplishment

Cons

Working for Symbotic is a "bad deal". Raise compensation to meet the workload/expectations or lower the workload per employee. The company is entirely too comfortable asking people to be on support at all hours. Understand that you can't just scale up an organization on a dime, hiring takes time, attrition is very expensive. Don't mislead employees.

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5.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

• Cutting-edge A.I.-powered robotics — you work on technology that's actually transforming the supply chain • Brilliant colleagues across engineering, robotics, controls, and software • Real ownership from day one — step up and you'll be recognized • Direct customer impact — your work runs in live operations for the world's largest retailers • Fast growth means real career opportunities

Cons

• Pace is intense — tight deadlines and demanding periods come with the territory • Steep learning curve early on due to system complexity • Processes are still maturing as the company scales rapidly

2.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting technology and exposure to advanced automation systems. Opportunity to work on complex engineering projects.

Cons

Poor work-life balance with high expectations and little flexibility. Communication from leadership and the general manager was very limited, making it difficult to stay aligned. There was also a lack of transparency around performance expectations and job security. Even when performing well and fully understanding the environment and workflows, employees could be let go without warning or a second chance. This creates unnecessary turnover and results in lost knowledge, requiring time and resources to retrain new engineers who are unfamiliar with the systems.

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