Senior Software Development Engineer, Firmware, Industrial Robotics

Senior Software Development Engineer, Firmware, Amazon Industrial Robotics

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Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting‑edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced electromechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world‑class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human‑robot interaction.

Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Engineer to design, implement, and launch robotics End Effectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in writing firmware to control electric motors, read a wide variety of sensors, and communicate with the larger system. This candidate must have the ability to work well both independently and in a multidisciplinary team setting.

• Author functional requirements, design verification plans and test procedures
• Execute product designs which meet the requirements
• Build and test electromechanical subsystem prototypes and integrated systems
• Support product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments
• Work efficiently to support fast‑paced schedules

• 5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience using Linux, demonstrating proficiency with associated tools or languages
• 8 years of full embedded software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• 5 years of development experience within an embedded environment or with some aspect of robotic systems which must include direct, hands‑on experience designing, developing, and debugging one of consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive systems, avionics, industrial, or telecommunications product
• 5 years experience developing embedded C applications that use an RTOS (such as FreeRTOS, uC‑OS, Zephyr, VxWorks) and embedded Linux environments

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Master's degree
• 10 years of full embedded software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit  This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.