Robotics SDE, Safe Autonomy, SAF Lab

We are seeking a Software Dev Engineer to join the SAF this role you will own the software infrastructure that enables this next-generation safety layer to work universally across different platforms including dynamically stable robots. You will interface with autonomy stacks learning-based locomotion and whole-body controllers sensing and perception to create hardware abstractions that enable the testing of next-generation safety filters on highly dynamic robotic systems. As a result you will be central to the hardware testing and evaluation that will play an essential role in evaluating the research and innovations in the SAF Lab.

Key job responsibilities
Design implement and maintain the software integration layer that enables SAF Lab to interface with diverse robot platforms (mobile robots manipulators dynamically stable robots)
Build robust abstractions and APIs that decouple the safety layer from platform-specific hardware enabling rapid deployment across new robot form factors
Collaborate with motion planning learning perception and controls teams to ensure seamless data flow and real-time interfaces between safety systems and autonomy stacks
Have knowledge of running and maintaining robotics hardware debugging and mitigating hardware testing issues and evaluating control policies on hardware.
Write high-quality well-tested and maintainable code in C and/or Python for real-time robotics applications
Define integration testing strategies and build both simulation and hardware validation pipelines to verify safety behavior across platforms
Contribute to system design reviews technical documentation and cross-team alignment on interface contracts
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in real-time safety-critical software paths


A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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!

About the team
Work with the inventor of control barrier functions in the Safe Autonomy Frontiers (SAF) Lab. The first industry research lab in safe autonomy developing a universal safety layer for the next generation of robotic systems: mobile robots manipulators mobile manipulators and future platforms with dynamic stability. You will push the frontiers of performant safety for highly dynamic robots: CBF theory integrated with perception and learning evaluated on next-generation robots. Your work will underpin robots operating alongside people at Amazons unprecedented scale.

- Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in robotics mechanical engineering electrical engineering or a related field
- 5 years of experience in robotics software development including work with real robot systems
- Proficiency in C and/or Python with experience writing production-quality code for real-time systems
- Experience developing software for robotic systems embedded platforms or safety-critical applications
- Familiarity with robotics middleware (e.g. ROS/ROS2) and real-time communication frameworks
- Experience designing software abstractions APIs or hardware abstraction layers for multi-platform deployment
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices including version control CI/CD code review and testing

- Masters or PhD in Robotics Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Controls or a related field
- Familiarity with control barrier functions safety-critical control or formal safety verification methods
- Experience integrating software across the full autonomy stack: from motion planners learning perception pipelines and control systems on physical robots
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or safety-rated firmware interfaces (e.g. IEC 61508 ISO 13849)
- Hands-on experience with multiple robot morphologies (mobile bases arms dynamically stable robots)
- Experience with reinforcement learning or foundation model deployment on robotic systems
- Track record of building software that enables rapid and robust deployment on hardware
- Familiarity with simulation environments for robotics (e.g. Isaac Sim Gazebo MuJoCo)
- Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional research-centric teams

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 CA PASADENA - 143700.00 - 194400.00 USD annually