Embedded Senior Software Engineer, Applied Automation

We are building a new foundational automation system which will transform warehouse operations by combining multiple novel workcells. We are seeking experienced Senior Software (firmware) Development Engineer to spearhead optimizing deploying and enhancing a fleet of robotics systems. Ideal candidate will be experienced in robotic path planning motion control and computer vision. They are passionate about software development architecture and has a track record of designing and implementing new products and features. They are a hands-on expert with a deep and broad understanding of software tools and complex algorithm development.

As a part of applied automation & controls team they will build advanced control systems for manipulation robots. The stack includes custom hardware embedded Linux Computer Vision Motor Control Safety IO Protocols for attached devices and more.

Key job responsibilities
This brand new system is a critical priority for the Robotics organization. As a key member you will:

- Design and implement highly reliable embedded control systems
- Develop and optimize real-time control algorithms. Validate designs through simulation and real-world testing
- Drive system architecture choices that impact the future of Amazons warehouse robotics systems
- Enhance Observability Tools: Create and improve monitoring and observability tools for tracking debugging and learning across global deployments.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to the team fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Integration and Validation: Integrate test and validate new features on live systems ensuring they meet stringent performance and reliability standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with experts across disciplinesincluding perception hardware and softwareto create intelligent integrated systems and solutions.
- 15-20% travel expected to support onsite system testing

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 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!

- 5 years of non-internship 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
- Expert level skills with C/C
- Experience building complex embedded systems

- 5 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience with real time motion control software.
- Understanding of control systems theory
- Experience with troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
- Familiarity with common bus protocols such as Modbus CAN bus Ethernet/IP EtherCAT etc.
- Experience as a team lead / team advisor with ownership of technical deliverables.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.