OptoMechanical Engineer III, Matrix Team

Do you want to solve business problems through innovative technology Do you enjoy working on advanced massively scalable services technology in a fast-paced team environment Do you love working on industry defining projects that move the needle

At Amazon we hire the best minds in technology to innovate & build things for the benefit of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the worlds most beloved brands it is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers play an instrumental role in utilizing innovative technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work.

Amazon problems are big and impact millions of customers sellers and countless products across the globe. Our path is not always easy so we are selective about who joins us on this journey. There is a certain kind of person who takes on software development problems at Amazon someone excited by the idea creating new platforms features and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company whose ship cycles are measured in weeks not years. If this is you come build the future with us.

Key job responsibilities
The Hardware Development Engineer III will:
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary teams to develop design and bring to market innovative devices and services
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help guide fundamental changes in the industry
- Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to advanced technologies at incredible scale and speed
- Build distributed storage index and query systems that are scalable fault-tolerant low cost and easy to manage/use
- Architect and oversee the development of advanced sensor and optoelectronic systems for Amazon Robotics. This role requires a seasoned engineer who can define system architectures set technical direction and make informed trade-offs across electrical mechanical and software interfaces.
- Own product development from concept through production including requirements definition design prototyping validation DVT planning and release to manufacturing. The engineer will design and analyze sensor modules including optoelectronics packaging PCBA layout signal integrity thermal considerations and environmental/EMI compliance.
- Guide cross-functional technical choices ensuring alignment across interdisciplinary teams and providing structure in ambiguous problem spaces. The engineer will evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies oversee characterization of internally developed and off-the-shelf sensors and drive documentation such as functional specs verification plans and test procedures.
- Mentor junior engineers guide design reviews manage external development partners and communicate clearly with leadership through concise written and verbal updates. This role demands strong ownership technical depth and the ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments.



A day in the life
A Hardware Development Engineer III spends the day driving sensor and optoelectronic system architecture for Amazon Robotics. They lead technical discussions clarify requirements and make design selections across electrical mechanical and firmware teams. Hands-on work includes evaluating prototypes analyzing sensor data and guiding packaging PCBA and thermal integration. The engineer collaborates with operations and vendors to ensure designs scale to production. They also mentor junior engineers document requirements and test plans and present concise technical updates to leadership. Internal robotics product teams rely on this role to deliver robust high-performance sensing solutions.

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!

About the team
Matrix is a fast-paced multidisciplinary innovation team within Amazon Robotics focused on developing the next generation of sensors that enable key robotic capabilities. Our mission is to invent architect and deliver reliable high-performance sensing solutions that scale across Amazons robotics platforms. We work with a builders mindsetrapid experimentation deep technical ownership and strong collaboration across electrical mechanical systems and software engineering. Matrix values curiosity clarity and technical excellence empowering engineers to drive ideas from early concept through production.

- Experience in compute and storage server architecture and design for large scale applications
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Experience in server technologies such as thermal mechanical power and signal integrity

- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at MA North Reading - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually