Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor Compute Amazon Robotics

Are you inspired by invention Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture Answer yes to any of these and youll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart partnershipfocused team of doers that work passionately to apply pioneering advances in robotics and software to solve realworld problems that will transform our customers experiences in ways we cant even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and guide you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding fulfilling and fun.

We are seeking an enthusiastic talented and motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer to spearhead the research and development of next generation sensor and compute technology in robotics. We are a crossdisciplinary team aiming to enable broad use cases of sensor technology in Amazon Fulfillment network.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and sensors. The candidate need to have strong technical expertise to deliver independently as well as great stewardship skills to drive multiple projects with internal teams and external partners. We will guide you to make this journey fulfilling rewarding and fun.

As a senior member of the team you can have a huge impact on everything from our technology roadmap to the functionality we deliver for our customers to the design and architecture of our systems to the algorithms we employ and to the culture we build.


Key job responsibilities
Research emerging sensor technologies and evaluate potential applications in Amazon fulfillment network.
Partner with hardware software test and operations teams as well as third party suppliers to develop next generation 2D & 3D sensors and computers.
Architect system design define requirements write system specification and create test plans.
Design and develop full stack embedded software including device drivers and applications to enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Edge Computing.
Advise internal teams on sensor stack design and integration.
Aide product release to manufacturing and customer deployment.


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!


5 years of noninternship professional software development experience
5 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
5 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor tech lead or leading an engineering team
BA/BS/MS/PhD in computer science computer engineering or related discipline.
High level of proficiency with C/C programming languages.
2 years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
2 years of experience as a mentor tech advisor directing an engineering team
6 years of embedded software development experience which must include direct handson experience of full embedded software development cycle including design prototype development code review test build release manufacturing and deployment.

5 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Experience with sensors including but not limited to camera stereo camera timeofflight sensors Radar and Lidar.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent stewardship teamwork and partnership skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to drive a project from concepts scoping to production.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required by the program

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