System Dev Engineer - Sensor and 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 team of doers that work passionately
to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges 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 support
you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding fulfilling and fun.

The Amazon Robotics Sensor team is seeking a talented and motivated System Development
Engineer to develop and integrate next generation sensor technology in robotics. We are a multi-
disciplinary team aiming to enable broad use cases of sensor technology in Amazon fulfillment
network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing robotics sensor and
compute systems. The candidate need to have strong technical expertise to deliver independently
as well as great leadership skills to work on multiple projects with internal customers and
external partners. We will support 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 culture we build.

Key job responsibilities
Research emerging sensor technologies and investigate potential applications in Amazon
fulfillment network.
Collaborate with hardware firmware software and testing teams as well as suppliers to
develop sensor technologies from concept to high volume production.
Design and develop sensor and compute products characterization methodologies and
automate the solutions.
Define system requirements and test plans drive experiments data collection perform
system/sub-system level testing and evaluation.
Work backwards from customer needs and work directly with internal customers to
advise sensor selection design sensor and compute systems develop integration plans
and prototype solutions.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. 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 full-time 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!


- BA/BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/System Engineering or related discipline.
- 5 years of system development experience in concept-to-production environment.
- Experience with sensing technologies including but not limited to camera stereo camera time-of-flight camera radar and lidar.
- Experience designing sensors and/or sensor & compute systems for high fidelity perception applications.

- Experience developing sensor characterization methodologies and infrastructure.
- Experience with Image Signal Processing (ISP)
- Ability to write comprehensive functional requirements and test plans.
- Ability to solve complex problems in creative efficient and effective ways.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent leadership teamwork and collaboration skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program

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