Senior Embedded Robotics Engineer — Real-Time & Linux

Amazon; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Senior Embedded Software Engineers to develop next-generation robotic systems that integrate AI, control, and mechanical design for large-scale automation. You will own features end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and push the boundaries of robotic manipulation, navigation, and perception in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role requires strong C/C++, RTOS and Embedded Linux experience, plus leadership skills to mentor others and guide architecture decisions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field required.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years leading design or architecture of systems.
• Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team.
• Embedded development experience in C/C++ and RTOS/Linux.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain novel robotic systems and architectures.
• Own features from design through validation and field issues.
• Participate in design reviews and support team decisions.
• Provide feedback and develop innovative solutions in R&D.
• Cross-domain ramp across networking, sensors, and control systems.

Skills

Embedded software development

Leadership / mentoring

Debugging across firmware/kernel

RTOS firmware development

Embedded Linux experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Linux kernel

Device drivers

JTAG / debugging tools

Job description

Amazon is seeking Senior Embedded Software Engineers to develop next-generation robotic systems that integrate AI, control, and mechanical design for large-scale automation. You will own features end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and push the boundaries of robotic manipulation, navigation, and perception in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role requires strong C/C++, RTOS and Embedded Linux experience, plus leadership skills to mentor others and guide architecture decisions,