Robotics Systems Engineer: Embedded Automation & Optimization

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a System Development Engineer to design and build embedded software for industrial automation within our global warehouse network. You will work on control systems, motion algorithms, and real-time software, collaborating with internal R&D teams and external partners.

You will own hands-on development in a fast-paced, startup-like environment inside Amazon, with opportunities to influence across multiple automation projects and contribute to the convergence of software with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• 2+ years of embedded software development experience
• Experience deploying, and supporting mechatronic systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control software applications for mechatronic systems using modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to ensure code quality, reliability, and seamless integration of control systems software.
• Develop and optimize motion control algorithms, embedded programs, and real-time control systems for industrial automation.
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of software performance metrics and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, and troubleshoot issues with mechatronic systems.
• 25% travel expected to support onsite system testing

Skills

Python

Ruby

Golang

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Linux/Unix

CI/CD pipelines

CODESYS

Profinet

EtherNet/IP

EtherCAT

Job description

Amazon is seeking a System Development Engineer to design and build embedded software for industrial automation within our global warehouse network. You will work on control systems, motion algorithms, and real-time software, collaborating with internal R&D teams and external partners.

You will own hands-on development in a fast-paced, startup-like environment inside Amazon, with opportunities to influence across multiple automation projects and contribute to the convergence of software with