Communication and goal setting was non-existent - Manager Symbotic Employee Review

1.0
Jun 29, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Engineers are good. Cool technologies to work on and make a difference for their customers. Benefits - pay, 401K, Medical and other stuff is ok You can leave

Cons

When management is unable to set goals, this is a sign of huge problems. They had employees for 3 to 5 months and provided zero guidance. What a waste of time for Symbotic, employees, and more importantly their customers (Walmart). They could have used that time to improve multiple Symbotic products and impress Walmart and other customers. And to add to this, after 5 months they still don't know what to do - amazing. Communication from company leadership (c-suite) was only when you were informed of your employment status (let go or kept). Zero goals or direction for 5 months. They had many months prior to the acquisition to figure things out and act like they know what they are doing. I can only assume they didn't care enough about their employees. In talking to others, this is how they operate. They don't care about their employees and treat them as disposable. The one all hands meeting I saw this message was clear. No competent CEO tells their employees that if "they employees are let go" can easily find another job because they are in the Boston area. I must have missed that chapter in all the leadership books I've read. When I talked to long term Symbotic employees about applying for a job there, they all said "don't do it." I wasn't expecting that answer, but I should not have been shocked.

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5.0
May 27, 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
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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