Robot Embedded Senior Software Engineer

Socket.dev; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is hiring for an embedded software engineer to design and implement reliable embedded control systems for manipulation robots. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and help drive architecture decisions that affect future AWS warehouse robotics systems.

Scale and performance are central, with real-time control and validation through simulations and real-world tests. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and deep C/C++ expertise, with a focus on advanced control algorithms and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.
• 5+ 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 or equivalent.
• Expert level skills with C/C++.
• Experience building complex embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly reliable embedded control systems.
• Develop and optimize real-time control algorithms. Validate designs through simulation and real-world testing.
• Partner with roboticists and researchers to implement novel capabilities.
• Drive system architecture choices that impact the future of Amazon’s warehouse robotics systems.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Mentor/lead

Real-time control

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

EtherCAT knowledge

Embedded Linux

Job description

Join the brightest minds in robotics developing the next generation of manipulation robots! You will be part of a multidisciplinary team - a startup within Amazon - breaking new ground in how robots are designed, built and operated at scale. We hire smart and effective engineers and offer them an environment in which they can invent and innovate to improve the experience for our customers. We do this daily by solving complex technical and business problems with ingenuity and simplicity.

As a part of the embedded team, you’ll build advanced control systems for manipulation robots. The stack includes custom hardware, embedded Linux, Computer Vision, Motor Control, WiFi, Safety, IO Protocols for attached devices and more. You will work closely with scientists to design and implement modern controls algorithms. The software you create will be deployed at Amazon scale, powering large fleets.

Key job responsibilities

This brand new system is a critical priority for the Robotics organization. As a key member, you will:

• Design and implement highly reliable embedded control systems
• Develop and optimize real-time control algorithms. Validate designs through simulation and real-world testing
• Partner with roboticists and researchers to implement novel capabilities
• Drive system architecture choices that impact the future of Amazon’s warehouse robotics systems

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits to support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and 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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ 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 or equivalent
• Expert level skills with C/C++
• Experience building complex embedded systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Strong preference for someone with experience implementing EtherCAT Main Device/ subordinate device software stacks or using EtherCAT to build high DOF real-time motion control systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting/debugging complex embedded systems

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

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.

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.

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, North Reading - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually