Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Comprehensive benefits

RSU opportunities

Job summary

Amazon Robotics in Massachusetts is seeking a Software Engineer to develop embedded software for next-generation mechatronic systems. You will work on motor control, networking, sensing, and safety within real-time hardware environments.

The role involves contributing to system architecture, collaborating with hardware teams, and delivering solutions that balance performance and maintainability. A strong background in C/C++, Rust, Java, and Linux is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience in embedded firmware and system design.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for driving sophisticated mechatronic systems.
• Work on motor control, networking, security, sensing, and safety in real-time hardware.
• Contribute to the architecture of complex systems and collaborate with hardware teams.
• Develop solutions balancing performance and maintainability.

Skills

Embedded firmware

Software architecture

C/C++ programming

Rust

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Job description

Amazon Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We are building revolutionary robotic systems that combine 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 unprecedented scale, working with world‑class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation and human‑robot interaction.

If you’re passionate about safety and performance and have an interest in robotics systems, then we’d like to talk to you about becoming part of an organization with global impact on millions of customers.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for driving sophisticated mechatronic systems.
• Work with multiple components including motor control, networking, security, sensing, and safety on modern real-time actuation and system hardware.
• Contribute to the architecture of these complex systems and work effectively with team members to implement solutions.
• Develop solutions that balance performance and maintainability
• Collaborate with our hardware teams and vendors to enable new computing hardware and functionality.

A day in the life

As a Software Engineer, you will work with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and debug sophisticated modern robotic systems. The development process will involve contributing to the design process, analyzing potential pitfalls of proposed approaches, and implementing new products and features. Testing efforts will involve writing automated tests to validate newly created features or conducting live testing to debug and root cause issues.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Knowledge of the tools of the trade, including a variety of modern programming languages (Rust, Java, C/C++), and a solid understanding of the Linux operating system
• Experience in embedded development in C/C++, or experience with Machine Learning and Large Language Model fundamentals, including architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization of model execution

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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, Westboro - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually