Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Last Mile Delivery Tech , Delivery Technology Org; DTO
Listed on 2026-01-03
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Robotics
Overview
Amazon Last Mile Delivery Tech (LMDT) is revolutionizing how packages are delivered to customers through innovative Under the Roof (UTR) Technology solutions. Our mission is to create a flawless delivery experience by ensuring safe environments, simple operations, speedy shipments, and optimized UTR cost per package. As we scale to handle billions of packages annually, we're seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer to lead our transformation toward automated, intelligent delivery stations.
The Sr. Principal Engineer in this space will develop deep understanding of Amazon's delivery station operations and automation technologies, focusing on the convergence of software systems, IoT, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE). This role will be instrumental in defining and executing our strategy to achieve operational efficiencies through innovative automation solutions while maintaining operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in software systems, IoT, and large-scale MHE automation systems, with demonstrated experience in industrial-scale automation solutions.
This role requires a unique blend of technical leadership, hands-on building capabilities, and strategic thinking to influence technology decisions across multiple organizations.
This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of global logistics at an unprecedented scale, directly impacting millions of daily deliveries while pioneering automation-first solutions that will set industry benchmarks for decades to come
This position requires expertise in both software architecture and industrial automation systems, preferably in the area of autonomous mobile robots, storage and retrieval systems, and IoT solutions. You ll work at the intersection of multiple domains - software, electronics hardware, embedded systems, and mechanical systems - while leveraging AI/ML to create intelligent solutions.
Responsibilities- 10+ years of professional software development experience
- 8+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C+
• 8+ years contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 2+ years hands-on experience as a senior Principal Engineer leading multiple software engineering teams
- Experience shipping successful large-scale supply chain projects
- Experience partnering with Research Science or Machine Learning experts to drive optimizations using the latest techniques.
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