About the role

What will you do at Amazon?

Join the brightest minds in robotics developing the next generation of

manipulation robots! You will be part of a multidisciplinary team - a startup

within Amazon - breaking new ground in how robots are designed, built and

operated at scale. We hire smart and effective engineers and offer them an

environment in which they can invent and innovate to improve the experience for

our customers. We do this daily by solving complex technical and business

problems with ingenuity and simplicity.

As a part of the embedded team, you’ll build advanced control systems for

manipulation robots. The stack includes custom hardware, embedded Linux,

Computer Vision, Motor Control, WiFi, Safety, IO Protocols for attached devices

and more. You will work closely with scientists to design and implement modern

controls algorithms. The software you create will be deployed at Amazon scale,

powering large fleets.

Key job responsibilities

This brand new system is a critical priority for the Robotics organization. As a

key member, you will:

- Design and implement highly reliable embedded control systems

- Develop and optimize real-time control algorithms. Validate designs through

simulation and real-world testing

- Partner with roboticists and researchers to implement novel capabilities

- Drive system architecture choices that impact the future of Amazon’s warehouse

robotics systems

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits to support you and eligible family

members, including domestic partners and children.

Benefits

can vary by

location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of

employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The

benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you

exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with

unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this

role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! Basic

Qualifications

- 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 computer science or equivalent
- Expert level skills with C/C++
- Experience building complex embedded systems

Preferred Qualifications

- 5+
years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code
reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
experience
- Strong preference for someone with experience implementing EtherCAT Main
Device/ subordinate device software stacks or using EtherCAT to build high DOF
real-time motion control systems.
- Experience with troubleshooting/debugging complex embedded systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
customers. 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 visit
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information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package
will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,
qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits
including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &
AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health
Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
USA, MA, North Reading - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

Which skills does this role require?

C++CReal-time control algorithmsEmbedded LinuxComputer visionMotor controlSystem architectureRoboticsSimulationReliability engineeringComputer VisionMotor ControlReal-time ControlSystem ArchitectureReliabilityWarehouse RoboticsControl AlgorithmsCode ReviewsAutomation

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