Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)
We are building a new, foundational automation system which will transform warehouse operations by combining multiple novel workcells. We are seeking experienced Senior Software (firmware) Development Engineer to take a leading role in optimizing, deploying, and enhancing a fleet of robotics systems. Ideal candidate will be experienced in robotic path planning, motion control and computer vision. They are passionate about software development and has a track record of designing and implementing new products and features using cloud technologies ( preferably AWS) and software deployed at the edge. They have designed and architected solutions deployed at scale in live environments. They are a hands-on expert, with a deep and broad understanding of software tools and complex algorithm development. Key job responsibilities* Lead Design and Development: Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance software that powers advanced manipulation, planning, and control tasks on robotic systems in dynamic environments.* Work with cross-functional teams—including hardware engineers, software developers, and operations personnel—to develop integrated solutions and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.* Handle Complexities and Edge Cases: Architect and implement software systems that effectively manage the chaos and edge cases inherent in real-world robotics applications.* Integrate, troubleshoot the robotic system with multiple other solutions and help build an optimal planner and orchestration for the movement of the system.* Enhance Observability Tools: Create and improve monitoring and observability tools for tracking, debugging, and learning across global deployments.* Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to the team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.* Integration and Validation: Integrate, test, and validate new features on live systems, ensuring they meet stringent performance and reliability standards.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with experts across disciplines—including perception, hardware, and software—to create intelligent, integrated systems and solutions.* 15-20% travel expected to support onsite system testingA day in the lifeAAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 4+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 4+ 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, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field- * Proficiency in at least one modern object oriented language such as Java (. preferred ), C++, or C#- * Proficiency in system design using cloud technologies (preferably AWS) ...