Embedded Firmware Co-op, Amazon Robotics - Spring 2027

Amazon; Town of Westboro (WI); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an SDE Intern to help shape the next generation of robotic systems. You will write firmware, tests, and tooling for robotic platforms and collaborate across embedded, electrical, mechanical, and safety teams to deliver impactful solutions.

You will work in a cross-functional environment at Amazon Robotics, contributing to evolving autonomy, perception, and control software used in fulfillment ops at scale. This internship emphasizes ownership and hands-on impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles.
• Demonstrated experience with at least one Embedded programming language such as C, C++ or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Assist firmware team in writing code, scripts, and tests for robotic systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineers to take concepts to production, including prototyping, validation, testing, and certification.
• Contribute to technical documentation and code reviews.
• Build and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant robotic systems.

Skills

Embedded languages

Data structures & algorithms

OO design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast. You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.

What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made us one of the world's most beloved brands.

Our Software Development Engineer (SDE) interns use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's impact first-hand. The challenges SDE interns solve at Amazon are meaningful and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products globally. We seek individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in an environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

As a member of the Amazon Robotics Firmware team, you will work as part of a cross functional team to shape the next generation of robotic systems used throughout Amazon’s order fulfillment network. You will work closely with not only other embedded software engineers but also our team of electrical, mechanical and safety engineers to deliver a lasting impact to millions of customers worldwide.

Amazon Robotics develops state-of-the art robotics for Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers. We are combining computer vision and custom robots to solve real-world problems at huge scale. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas. Our team partners with a variety of customers across Amazon worldwide to conceive, develop, prototype and deploy a wide range of robotic systems.

Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. We are building a new, foundational automation system that will transform warehouse operations by combining multiple novel workcells. We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology for operating robotics systems. At Amazon, we believe in ownership at every level. As an SDE Intern, you will own designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing critical automation systems that will be deployed at very large scale. This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers.

Key job responsibilities

• Assisting the firmware team in writing code, scripts, and tests for our current and next generation of robotic systems
• Assisting an interdisciplinary team of engineers in the execution of product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing, and certification
• Having an understanding of and interest in the technical principles, theories, and concepts in embedded firmware development and testing
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, test, deploy and operate innovative robotics products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient robotics systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

A day in the life

As an intern, you will be matched to a manager and a mentor and will have the opportunity to influence the evolution of Amazon technology and lead critical projects early in your career.

In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your project and learn in a real-world setting.

Basic Qualifications

• Are 18 years of age or older
• Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles
• Demonstrated experience with at least one Embedded programming language such as C, C++ or Rust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
• Experience in problem solving and data analytics
• Experience in embedded development in C/C++, or experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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