System Development Engineer, WW AMZL Innovation and Design Engineering

Amazon UK Services Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a System Development Engineer for its Logistics Innovation team in London. This role focuses on developing software for advanced robotics in delivery operations, requiring a Bachelor's degree and robust experience in software development and automation technologies. Successful candidates will have expertise in programming languages and project management, along with strong problem-solving abilities. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovative solutions and improving customer experience through technology.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Empowering workplace with innovative technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with programming in C++, C#, Java, or Python.
• Professional software/system development experience (non-internship).

Responsibilities

• Lead software development of robotic products for delivery stations.
• Manage software development lifecycle including design, development, and integration.
• Work on automation solutions involving robotic technologies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Automation Engineering

Tools

CODESYS

Linux OS

Agile methodology

Version control (git)

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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: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fa1cf82a99f2

Job Views: 4

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

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, Software Tech Teams, Process Engineering teams, Operations, Facilities, and Engineering teams to improve our final customer shopping experience.

Key job responsibilities

As a System Development Engineer, you will be part of a team working on the development of 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 skills 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 designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing automation solutions
• Strong project management skills, including on-site commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills across 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 create software architectures 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 software on machines in Innovation Centers worldwide and operational sites.

About the team

We are a diverse team dedicated to solving customer problems with innovative solutions. We emphasize empowering employees to maintain work/life balance. 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
• Professional software/system development experience (non-internship)
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, OS)
• Experience designing or architecting systems (design patterns, reliability, scaling)
• Experience with networking, storage, OS, and hands-on systems engineering
• Experience programming with CODESYS and another modern language (Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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