Stay Away - System Engineer Symbotic Employee Review

1.0
Dec 21, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

No real pros besides some cool people to work with

Cons

- High expectations - Low pay and long hours - No work-life balance - Abysmal management that believes you should dedicate your life to the job for "business needs" while they can take can take time off anytime they want to - Little to no support - Lack of communication - Shady business practices Overall, in my professional career, this is quite literally the worst job and company I have ever worked for. Nobody in upper management cares about you or what you have going on, they just want to see "good rates and numbers." This is not only specific to the Irvine sites, I've heard horror stories from other sites too. Retention is low for a reason because management hands out promises that they never intend to keep. I strongly advise to avoid this company if you can.

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5.0
May 27, 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
Jun 1, 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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