Embedded Software Engineer, Applied Automation

Overview

We are building a new, foundational automation system which will transform warehouse operations by combining multiple novel workcells. We are seeking an experienced Firmware Development Engineer to spearhead optimizing, deploying, and enhancing a fleet of robotics systems. Ideal candidate will be experienced in robotic path planning, motion control, and system integration/scaling. They are passionate about software development, architecture, and have a track record of designing and implementing new products and features.

They are a hands‑on expert, with a deep and broad comprehension of software tools and complex algorithm development.

• Design and implement highly reliable embedded control systems
• Develop and optimize real‑time control algorithms. Validate designs through simulation and real‑world testing
• Drive system architecture choices that impact the future of Amazon’s warehouse robotics systems
• Enhance observability tools: create and improve monitoring and observability tools for tracking, debugging, and learning across global deployments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to the team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Integrate, test, and validate new features on live systems, ensuring they meet stringent performance and reliability standards.
• Work with experts across disciplines—including perception, hardware, and software—to create intelligent, integrated systems and solutions.
• Travel: 15‑20% travel expected to support onsite system testing.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that assist you and eligible family members. The benefits generally apply to regular, full‑time employees and can vary by location, hours worked, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.

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

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

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The base salary range for this position is:  -  USD annually (USA, MA, N.Reading).

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