Amazon Robotics develops stateofthe art robotics for Amazons Fulfillment Centers. Amazon Fulfillment handles more individual items than any company in the world. We are combining computer vision and custom robots to solve realworld problems at huge scale. Our team partners with a variety of customers across Amazon worldwide to conceive develop prototype and deploy a wide range of robotic systems.
We are building a new foundational automation system which will transform warehouse operations by combining multiple novel workcells. The team is seeking a talented and motivated Software Development Engineer to design and develop software for managing robotics systems. They will own designing developing integrating troubleshooting and optimizing a critical automation system which will be deployed at very large scale. They will act as a key contributor to our product development roadmap and help develop software features tools and mechanisms to operate large robotic fleets 10000s).
Key job responsibilities
* Develop features which automate the provisioning operation and aide of large robotic fleets
* Design and develop low level workflows that directly control machine operation with very high reliability
* Continuously simplify the overall system including code workflows exception handling and integration with hardware/software components
* Debug internal and field issues; develop tools and best practices for debugging system monitoring and troubleshooting at scale
* Implement automated testing strategies for repeatable quality
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include: 1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
3 years of noninternship professional software development experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
2 years of noninternship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
1 years of experience creating software which controls robots or other industrial automation equipment
Experience in lowlevel firmware architecture design and development preferably for motion control
Knowledge of Linux kernel and devicedriver development
Familiarity with common bus protocols such as Modbus CAN bus Ethernet/IP EtherCAT etc.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.