Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Applied Automation Controls/Embedded Software

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer specializing in

controls and embedded software to join our robotics team developing advanced

workcell automation solutions.

In this role, you will

• architect, design,
• develop, and deploy real-time control systems that orchestrate complex robotic
• manipulation tasks within automated workcells. You will work at the intersection
• of embedded systems, motion control, and distributed software architecture to
• deliver reliable, high-performance automation solutions for production
• environments.
• Key job responsibilities
• - Design and implement real-time embedded control software for robotic
• workcells, including motion controllers, trajectory planners, and sensor
• integration modules that enable precise manipulation and coordination of robotic
• systems.
• - Develop software architectures that balance real-time performance constraints
• with maintainability and extensibility, ensuring control systems can reliably
• execute complex automation
• - Lead the development of control algorithms and embedded software components
• within the robot controls architecture, integrating motion primitives and
• coordinating multi-robot operations.
• - Partner with hardware teams to define control interfaces, implement device
• drivers, and optimize software performance for embedded platforms including
• industrial PCs and real-time operating systems.
• - Guide technical design reviews and contribute to architecture selections that
• impact the scalability, reliability, and performance of our control systems.
• - Mentor team members on embedded systems best practices, real-time programming
• techniques, and industrial automation fundamentals.
• - Participate in on-call rotations to assist production systems and drive root
• cause analysis for control system issues.
• A day in the life
• Guide technical design reviews and contribute to architecture selections that
• impact the scalability, reliability, and performance of our control systems.
• Mentor team members on embedded systems best practices, real-time programming
• techniques, and controls engineering fundamentals. Participate in on-call
• rotations to assist production systems and drive root cause analysis for control
• system issues.
• Amazon offers a full range of benefits that assist 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!

About the team

You will join a focused team of approximately 10+ Software Development Engineers

working at the forefront of robotic workcell automation. Our team is accountable

for developing and maintaining the core software systems that power automated

manipulation solutions, with primary focus areas including manipulation systems,

and Workcell Controls Architecture development. We operate in a highly

partnership-focused environment where engineers work closely across disciplines

to solve complex technical problems that span embedded systems, real-time

control, motion planning, and distributed software architecture.

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
• - 4+ years of programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++,
• or C#, including object-oriented design experience
• - Experience in embedded development in C/C++
• - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• - 4+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• - Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation
• - Experience defining cross-service API contracts (protobuf, gRPC, or
• equivalent) and managing schema evolution across independently versioned 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
• - Experience with Industrial control systems, both hardware and software
• - Experience with robotic motion planning — trajectory generation, velocity
• profiling, multi-axis coordinated motion — in a real-time embedded context
• - Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet,
• EtherNet/IP, or similar), including understanding of cyclic vs. acyclic data
• exchange, network configuration, and device integration
• - Familiarity with RTOS configuration, tuning, and performance profiling of
• latency-sensitive control loops
• 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, N.Reading - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually