Senior Hardware Engineer

Amazon is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead and scale critical platform capabilities supporting next-generation robotics systems. This role is responsible for owning and optimizing high-throughput precision-critical operational systems serving as the technical lead across a portfolio of complex workflows.

You will partner with internal teams and external providers to design implement and continuously improve scalable systems that support the full lifecycle of our products. This role requires deep experience with complex high-reliability systems and the ability to think holisticallyconnecting architecture automation and operational performance at scale. You will act as a technical leader within the broader engineering organization driving alignment and execution across multiple domains.

Key job responsibilities
-Own end-to-end strategy for core operational workflows defining performance targets throughput expectations and quality benchmarks
- Drive selection and configuration of systems and platforms evaluating trade-offs and establishing scalable standardized approaches
- Define resource and tooling strategies including optimization lifecycle management and partner engagement
- Design and optimize system layouts and workflows to improve efficiency flow and overall performance
- Develop and implement automation strategies incorporating orchestration validation and system integration patterns
- Lead interface and handling strategies between interconnected systems to ensure reliability and scalability
- Build and manage relationships with external partners and integrators leading technical evaluation onboarding and deployment of solutions
- Continuously improve processes and systems to increase efficiency reliability and utilization
- Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation including process definitions control frameworks risk assessments and operating procedures
- Partner with engineering teams to ensure solutions are designed for scalability performance and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with quality and reliability teams to define validation approaches monitoring frameworks and performance targets
- Work cross-functionally to ensure cohesive planning integration and execution across multiple domains
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments to enhance platform capabilities

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Math Operations Research or a related field
- 7 years of experience working with complex high-throughput systems or operational environments
- Experience owning and optimizing end-to-end processes including performance reliability and quality outcomes
- Experience selecting configuring and deploying technical systems or platforms in a production environment
- Demonstrated ability to analyze system performance and drive improvements in efficiency utilization and consistency
- Experience working with external partners or vendors to deliver technical solutions
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with experience working across engineering operations and quality teams
- Proficiency in data-driven decision making including use of metrics statistical methods and structured problem solving

- Advanced degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical discipline
- Experience designing and scaling complex systems or platforms in high-volume environments
- Deep understanding of automation orchestration or workflow optimization in production systems
- Experience developing and implementing monitoring validation or control frameworks
- Familiarity with system architecture trade-offs standardization strategies and lifecycle management
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives with measurable impact on performance and reliability
- Strong technical leadership experience including setting direction and influencing across teams
- Experience evaluating and integrating emerging technologies into existing systems
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear actionable plans for diverse stakeholders

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually