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Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics

The role involves researching and developing next-generation sensor and compute technologies for robotic systems within the Amazon fulfillment network. You will architect system designs, develop full-stack embedded software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring robotic solutions from prototype to deployment.

North Reading, Massachusetts, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Amazon?

Join Amazon Robotics and help transform how the world moves goods through

innovative robotic solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll partner with

a talented, multidisciplinary team to design and develop the sensor and compute

components that power our robotic systems, directly impacting the experiences of

millions of customers worldwide.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and motivated Senior Embedded Software

Engineer to spearhead the research and development of next generation sensor and

compute technology in robotics. We are a cross-disciplinary team aiming to

enable broad use cases of sensor technology in Amazon Fulfillment network.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and

sensors. The candidate should have strong technical expertise to deliver

independently, as well as great stewardship skills to drive multiple projects

with internal teams and external partners. We will guide you to make this

journey fulfilling, rewarding and fun.

As a senior member of the team, you can have a huge impact on everything from

our technology roadmap, to the functionality we deliver for our customers, to

the design and architecture of our systems, to the algorithms we employ, and to

the culture we build.

Key job responsibilities

- Research emerging sensor technologies and evaluate potential applications in

Amazon fulfillment network.

- Partner with hardware, software, test and operations teams as well as third

party suppliers to develop next generation 2D & 3D sensors and computers.

- Architect system design, define requirements, write system specification and

create test plans.

- Design and develop full stack embedded software including device drivers and

applications to enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Edge Computing.

- Advise internal teams on sensor stack design and integration.

- Aide product release to manufacturing and customer deployment.

A day in the life

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

members, including domestic partners.

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
  • - 2+ years of contributing to new and current systems architecture and design
  • (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) experience
  • - BA/BS/MS/PhD in computer science, computer engineering or related discipline.
  • - High level of proficiency with C/C++ programming languages.
  • - 2+ years of experience as a mentor, tech advisor directing an engineering team
  • - 6+ years of embedded software development experience which must include
  • direct, hands-on experience of full embedded software development cycle,
  • including design, prototype, development, code review, test, build, release,
  • manufacturing and deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • - 5+ years of full
  • software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews,
  • source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
  • - Experience driving collaborative projects from conception to delivery, or
  • experience troubleshooting and documenting findings
  • - Experience with sensors, including but not limited to camera, stereo camera,
  • time-of-flight sensors, Radar, and Lidar.
  • - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • - Excellent stewardship, teamwork and partnership skills with a high level of
  • attention to detail.
  • - Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required by the
  • program
  • 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
  • https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
  • [https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more
  • 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?

Embedded systemsCC++Sensor technologyEdge computingArtificial intelligenceSystem architectureDevice driversRoboticsTechnical leadershipMentoringProject managementHardware integration3D sensors2D sensorsEmbedded softwareCamera systemsManufacturingDeploymentMentorshipFulfillment networkCode reviewSystem specificationPrototypingComputer engineeringComputer scienceProduct Strategy

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