Hardware Engineer III, Matrix Team

Opto Mechanical Engineer III, Matrix Team

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Do you want to solve business problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on advanced, massively scalable services technology in a fast‑paced team environment? Do you love working on industry‑defining projects that move the needle? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate & build things for the benefit of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – it is part of our company DNA.

Our Software Development Engineers play an instrumental role in utilizing innovative technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work. Amazon problems are big and impact millions of customers, sellers, and countless products across the globe. Our path is not always easy so we are selective about who joins us on this journey. There is a certain kind of person who takes on software development problems at Amazon – someone excited by creating new platforms, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company whose ship cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

If this is you, come build the future with us.

• Collaborate with experienced cross‑disciplinary teams to develop, design, and bring to market innovative devices and services
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help guide fundamental changes in the industry
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to advanced technologies at incredible scale and speed
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault‑tolerant, low‑cost, and easy to manage/use
• Architect and oversee the development of advanced sensor and optoelectronic systems for Amazon Robotics. This role requires a seasoned engineer who can define system architectures, set technical direction, and make informed trade‑offs across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces
• Own product development from concept through production, including requirements definition, design, prototyping, validation, DVT planning, and release to manufacturing. The engineer will design and analyze sensor modules, including optoelectronics packaging, PCBA layout, signal integrity, thermal considerations, and environmental/EMI compliance
• Guide cross‑functional technical choices, ensuring alignment across interdisciplinary teams, and providing structure in ambiguous problem spaces. The engineer will evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies, oversee characterization of internally developed and off‑the‑shelf sensors, and drive documentation such as functional specs, verification plans, and test procedures
• Mentor junior engineers, guide design reviews, manage external development partners, and communicate clearly with leadership through concise written and verbal updates. This role demands strong ownership, technical depth, and the ability to deliver results in fast‑paced environments

A Hardware Development Engineer III spends the day driving sensor and optoelectronic system architecture for Amazon Robotics. They lead technical discussions, clarify requirements, and make design selections across electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams. Hands‑on work includes evaluating prototypes, analyzing sensor data, and guiding packaging, PCBA, and thermal integration. The engineer collaborates with operations and vendors to ensure designs scale to production.

They also mentor junior engineers, document requirements and test plans, and present concise technical updates to leadership. Internal robotics product teams rely on this role to deliver robust, high‑performance sensing solutions.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Matrix is a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary innovation team within Amazon Robotics focused on developing the next generation of sensors that enable key robotic capabilities. Our mission is to invent, architect, and deliver reliable, high‑performance sensing solutions that scale…