Amazon is hiring: Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR) in North R

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)

Join Amazon as a Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR).

Description

Amazon Robotics develops state-of-the-art robotics for Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers, combining computer vision and custom robots to solve real-world problems at huge scale. The team partners with customers across Amazon worldwide to conceive, develop, prototype, and deploy a wide range of robotic systems.

The team is seeking a talented and motivated Software Development Engineer to design and develop software for operating robotics systems. This includes owning the design, development, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of a critical automation system deployed at a large scale.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop features to automate the provisioning, operation, and maintenance of large robotic fleets.
• Design and develop low-level workflows for reliable machine operation.
• Continuously simplify the overall system, including code, workflows, exception handling, and integration with hardware and software components.
• Debug internal and field issues, developing tools and best practices for debugging and system monitoring at scale.
• Implement automated testing strategies for repeatable quality.

A Day in the Life:

Amazon offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, maternity and parental leave options, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience for new and existing systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of programming experience with C/C++, Java, Rust, or a similar object-oriented language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience creating software for robots or industrial automation equipment.
• Experience in low-level firmware architecture, design, and development, preferably for motion control.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel and device-driver development.
• Familiarity with common bus protocols such as Modbus, CAN bus, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, etc.

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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