System Development Engineer, WW AMZL Innovation and Design Engineering

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic System Development Engineer to innovate in robotic product development. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies that enhance the customer experience. You will collaborate with diverse teams to strategize and manage software development for automation solutions, directly impacting the last mile automation roadmap. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a solid background in industrial automation systems. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating innovative solutions and maintaining work-life harmony.

Qualifications

• Experience programming in modern languages like C++, Java, or Python.
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals including networking and storage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve software for automation and robotics technology.
• Analyze new vendor technologies and integrate them into AMZL Software Architecture.

Skills

Industrial Automation Systems

Industrial Communication Protocols

Problem-Solving

Software Development

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

CODESYS

Linux OS

Git

Job description

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System Development Engineer, WW AMZL Innovation and Design Engineering, London

Client:

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Software Development Engineer to lead the software development of new robotic products to integrate into our Delivery Station of the future. The successful candidate will be a member of the Amazon Logistics Innovation Engineering team and will be responsible for strategizing, defining, and managing the software development of robotics technologies for the AMZL Delivery Stations.

This role requires experienced and entrepreneurial-minded individuals with combined robotics, engineering, planning, and analytical skills. This individual will directly influence the Amazon last mile automation roadmap by partnering with Robotics, SW Tech Teams, Process Engineering teams, Operations, Facilities, and Engineering teams to improve our final customer shopping experience.

Key job responsibilities

As a Sys Dev Engineer, you will be part of a team working on complex mechatronics products. The key skills required are:

• Advanced expertise in industrial automation systems (TIA Portal 16+, Codesys 3.5, HMI, VFDs, Servo Drive, Industrial Fieldbuses like Ethernet-IP Profinet EtherCAT, IO-Link)
• Advanced expertise in industrial communication protocols (TCP-IP, OPC-UA)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities for complex systems
• Hands-on experience with camera systems and Linux OS (preferred)
• Familiarity with version control systems like git
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Industrial Programming (OOIP)
• Experience managing software development including design, development, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of automation solutions
• Strong project management skills, including on-site commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills across diverse cultural contexts
• Familiarity with international safety machinery standards and certification processes
• Experience with automation solutions like conveyors, sorters, and robotic work cells

A day in the life

You will develop and improve software for AMZL, working with Product owners and System Developers to define and develop software structures for new concepts involving automation and robotics technology. You will analyze new vendor technologies and integrate them into the AMZL Software Architecture, testing and commissioning the developed software on machines in Innovation Centers worldwide and operational sites.

About the team

We are a diverse team working coherently to solve customer problems with innovative solutions. We emphasize empowering employees to maintain work/life harmony. Our work involves cutting-edge technologies to address complex technical challenges, balancing strategic business case development with understanding human-machine interfaces.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
• Experience in systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement
• Experience building tools for building, testing, releasing, or monitoring
• Non-internship professional software/system development experience
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
• Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, scaling) systems
• Experience with networking, storage, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering
• Experience programming with CODESYS and another modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
• Experience working in an Agile environment using Scrum methodology