Senior Software Development Engineer

Description

Amazon 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 mechanical 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 dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human‑robot interaction.

This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of the latest software and AI tools for robots.

• Lead a team to design and implement a software framework that enables generalized dexterous mobile manipulation
• Design and integrate cloud and on‑edge inferencing systems
• Evaluate and integrate low‑latency communication middleware that enables real‑time teleoperation
• Develop human‑machine interfaces that enable fast no‑code programming for end users
• Design components that enable metrics and data aggregation
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to rapidly create new concepts and prototypes
• Document the designs, performance, and validation of the software architecture

• 5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 10+ years in CS, ME, EE or related field experience
• Experience with robotics architectures like ROS, Orocos, etc.
• Experience with communication layers such as DDS, Ether
  
  CAT, LCM, etc.
• Experience with test‑driven development (TDD) in robotics software

• Experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl
• Experience with machine and deep learning toolkits such as MXNet, Tensor Flow, Caffe and Py Torch
• Experience working effectively across cross‑functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• Experience delivering against a large organization’s long‑term strategy and goals
• Ph.D. in Robotics, with focus on software frameworks and architectures
• Experience in ROS/ROS2

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact your recruiting partner for more information.

USA, MA, N.Reading - $ - $ USD annually.