The Robotic Manipulation organization is looking for engineers who can continue to advance the state-of-the art in our domain. We are seeking versatile, curious engineers to join our diverse, full-stack team. In addition to holistically designing, building, and delivering end-to-end robotic systems, our team is responsible for the core infrastructure and tools that serve as the backbone of our robotic applications, enabling roboticists, machine learning scientists, and software engineers to collaborate and deploy systems in the lab and in the field. Our work spans real-time software, machine learning engineering, big data, simulation, and more.
We are a team that launched the first large-scale Robotic Manipulation capability in 2020 (Robin). The solution has now scaled to a fleet of >1300 and has shipped >3B packages. No comparable solutions exist in the world. We are now evolving Robotic Manipulation capabilities into new process paths including manipulation of individual items; these advancements will result in fleets exceeding 10,000 that will unlock Amazon's ability to improve service to our customers amidst labor shortages and network complexity.
We have come a long way in demonstrating the viability of Robotics at scale but we are still very early in the journey of transforming Amazon Fulfillment and the world. If you are passionate about shaping the future then this is the right opportunity for you.
[Geekwire podcast about AR solutions including Robin and Sparrow](https://overcast.fm/+HGVUgZBp8)
[Geekwire article that covers Robin and Sparrow](https://www.geekwire.com/2023/new-robots-are-making-amazons-warehouses-more-efficient-can-they-also-make-them-safer/)
[Geekwire video that shows Robin high-level](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCHok8cLDZk)
[Sparrow - holy grail in robotics (WSJ)](https://archive.ph/me55a)
[Sparrow picking youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqxFvYgo5S8)
[Wired - covers Robin, Cardinal Sparrow at a high level](https://www.wired.com/story/amazons-new-robots-automation-revolution/](https://www.wired.com/story/amazons-new-robots-automation-revolution/)
[Cardinal animation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dB-YHAP5RM)
[Gemini Lightning Talk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cSKXiyW4w4)
[Verge Article on Cardinal+Proteus](https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/21/23177756/amazon-warehouse-robots-proteus-autonomous-cart-delivery)
[Facility tour youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qam7oyiFEv0)
[Robotic innovation](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/10-years-of-amazon-robotics-how-robots-help-sort-packages-move-product-and-improve-safety)
Key job responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement robotic software applications, infrastructure, and tools.
Work with stakeholders across hardware, science, and operations teams to iterate on systems design and implementation.
Create robust, high-quality, well-tested software to interface with and control sensors, actuators, and other hardware.
Work with machine learning and robotic controls experts to implement and deploy algorithms, such as machine learning models.
Profile, tune, and optimize system performance.
Create re-usable software and systems to accelerate robotics development.
Maintain high standards by participating in reviews, designing for fault tolerance and operational excellence, and creating mechanisms for continuous improvement.
Mentor junior team members.
A day in the life
Software engineers on the Robotic Orchestration team work with all stakeholders in Manipulation Robotics. From advanced machine learning algorithms for visual sensing and motion control to low-level control of industrial robotic arms and PLCs, our team members are the experts that unite our technology. As a Orchestration SDE, you'll work in multiple languages to integrate hardware control and information from cloud-based and local software services to optimize all aspects of the robotic workcell.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their 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!
About the team
The Robotic Orchestration team owns the decision making process for the robotic station. We are roboticists that understand how visual sensing, robotic motion, and peripheral hardware come together to create state-of-the-art, efficient, and robust robotic products. We design flexible software architectures that enable fast iteration and reuse and get the right product to our customer when they need it. We also integrate the robot with external automation systems, and control all aspects of the software lifecycle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Solid computer science fundamentals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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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