Senior Software Engineer – Warehouse Automation & ...

Sr Software Engineer for Warehouse Automation & Robotics - If you want your code to leave the screen and shape how a warehouse actually runs, this role provides that impact!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Liz ValdezAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $150,000 - $172,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a distribution organization actively expanding our automation footprint and launching a new, highly automated facility. This role offers hands-on ownership of software that controls real-world material flow, exposure to greenfield automation projects, and close collaboration with operations to deliver systems that scale.You'll join a team that values hands-on problem solving, pragmatic engineering, and close collaboration between IT and operations, with long-term investment in modern automation, cloud and edge technologies, and continuous improvement. If you want your code to leave the screen and shape how a warehouse actually runs, this role provides that impact.Why join us?Comprehensive Health benefits + EAP401k, Profit Sharing Retirement PlanTuition Reimbursement ProgramHSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flex Spending AcctLife, AD&D, & AFLAC PlansPaid Vacation/Holidays/Sick LeaveJob DetailsSenior Software Engineer – Warehouse Automation & RoboticsLocation: RemoteIndustry: Distribution / Supply Chain AutomationTechnical Environment : This role blends enterprise software engineering with industrial automation.This role offers the opportunity to work on greenfield automation tied to a new distribution center launch, with ownership across system design, integration, and go-live—not just post-implementation support. Engineers in this role have a direct voice in how automation is architected, how workflows are optimized, and how technology evolves as the operation scales. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep experience in warehouse automation, material handling systems, and WMS-integrated software to help design, build, and optimize the systems that physically move product through the facility.What You'll Be DoingThis role sits at the intersection of software, automation, and operations.You will:Design and develop backend services that control and coordinate warehouse automation, including conveyors, scanners, labeling equipment, and routing logicBuild software that reads scan data, applies business rules, and directs cartons to the correct lanes or destinationsEvaluate existing automation workflows and re-engineer processes to improve speed, accuracy, and system reliabilityIntegrate enterprise WMS platforms (SAP EWM) with automation systems using APIs, messaging, and industrial protocolsSupport the buildout and go-live of a new North Carolina distribution center, including testing, commissioning, and stabilizationTroubleshoot automation issues in live environments and perform root-cause analysis across software and physical systemsPartner closely with operations, controls engineers, and IT to align software design with real-world warehouse workflowsCore DevelopmentGo (Golang) – primary backend languageSQL (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL)Linux & Windows environmentsREST APIs, event-driven and message-based systemsAutomation & IntegrationSAP EWM / WMS integrations (APIs, IDocs, RFCs)Conveyor systems, scanners, print-and-apply labeling equipmentPLCs and robotics exposure (Allen-Bradley, Siemens preferred)Industrial / IoT protocols: MQTT, CIP, Modbus (or similar)DevOps & InfrastructureCI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)Docker, KubernetesHybrid cloud + edge computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)Who This Role Is For:Have hands-on experience supporting automation in warehouses or manufacturing environmentsUnderstand how software decisions impact physical flow, uptime, and throughputAre comfortable being on-site during system launches and critical cutoversEnjoy solving problems where software meets machineryRequired5+ years backend software development with automation, WMS, or industrial system integrationOR 7+ years backend development with significant automation/PLC/robotics exposureExperience supporting or leading multi-site rollouts or new facility launchesWillingness to participate in rotating on-call support for mission-critical systemsPreferredDistribution, manufacturing, life sciences, or high-volume fulfillment environmentsSAP EWM–integrated automation projectsPLCs, robotics, or industrial IoTCloud + edge architecture experienceInterested in hearing more? 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Created: 2026-03-03