Lack of training, development, and processes - Anonymous employee Symbotic Employee Review

1.0
17 Mar 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free pizza Friday, not much else.

Cons

Too many to list....no training or development. Favoritism exists in every department. Very much a popularity contest. No goals to reach for, no reviews so your raise (if there is one that is) is based on if you are well liked or not. Also, people who know the owner personally are treated like Gods, for absolutely no reason. 4 layoffs in the past 1 year, going downhill fast. Every department does what they want, no communication between any departments.

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5.0
27 May 2026
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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 June 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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