Hardware Development Manager, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Socket.dev; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 204,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Industrial Robotics in North Reading, MA seeks a Hardware Development Manager to lead a cross‑functional team of hardware, firmware, and embedded engineers in architecting and delivering next‑generation robotics computing platforms and safety‑critical control systems.

The role emphasizes systems integration, real‑time performance, and collaboration with controls and software teams, requiring a strong embedded firmware background, DFx, and a track record delivering scalable hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience in hardware/software integration and real-time systems.
• Experience in safety-critical firmware development.
• Experience leading an engineering team for hardware products.
• Proven track record in robotics computing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hardware, firmware, and embedded systems engineers.
• Implement computing architecture standards and firmware development practices.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps for robotics computing platforms.
• Design and implement robust, scalable firmware solutions.
• Execute development processes for safety-critical embedded systems.
• Collaborate with robotics, controls, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support architecture decisions for complex robotics systems.
• Drive innovation in real-time computing and control systems.

Skills

Engineering management

Embedded firmware development

Hardware/software integration

Real-time systems

Safety-critical firmware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Power Engineering

Job description

Hardware Development Manager, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Job ID: 3145785 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting‑edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world‑class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human‑robot interaction. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hardware, firmware, and embedded systems engineers
• Implement computing architecture standards and firmware development practices
• Contribute to technical roadmaps for next‑generation robotics computing platforms
• Design and implement robust, scalable firmware solutions
• Execute development processes for safety‑critical embedded systems
• Collaborate with robotics, controls, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Support architecture decisions for complex robotics systems
• Implement firmware development strategies
• Ensure reliable, maintainable, and scalable embedded solutions
• Follow technical standards for robotics computing platforms
• Drive innovation in real‑time computing and control systems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience in engineering team management
• Experience in new hardware product development
• Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing)
• 6+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Experience with hardware/software integration and real‑time systems
• Experience with safety‑critical firmware development
• Proven track record in robotics computing platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with robotics control systems and sensor integration
• Background in real‑time operating systems and deterministic computing
• Experience developing complex embedded architectures for robotics
• Track record of innovation in robotics computing platforms
• Experience with safety certification processes (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

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