Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics - Manipulation

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amazon Robotics as a Software Development Engineer where you'll revolutionize automation in item manipulation. Your role will involve designing and building systems that enhance logistical efficiency using cutting-edge technology. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to innovate and solve complex challenges, impacting customer fulfillment at scale.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience of new and existing systems.
• Expert knowledge of at least one modern object-oriented language.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy high-quality solutions.
• Mentor other engineers and influence team culture.
• Focus on operational excellence and improve system architecture.

Skills

Software Development

Problem Solving

Cloud Services

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Do you want to build the future of Amazon Robotics in item manipulation? Join our team if you're passionate about automation and revolutionizing how we fulfill orders to our customers. We obsess over customer needs, imagine and deliver creative new technology solutions built on a fleet of robots, AI, AWS technologies, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.

The Amazon Robotics - Manipulation organization stands at the premier of automation, revolutionizing how packages and individual items are handled in our fulfillment centers. From scaling advanced solutions like Robin, which surpassed 5 billion sorted packages this year, to tackling intricate problems like cart packing and precision item picking from cluttered totes, we're shaping the future of logistics. We're searching for a Software Development Engineer driven by a passion for solving complex technical problems and pushing the boundaries of innovation. In this role, you'll design and build sophisticated systems and components, seamlessly operating at the edge and in the cloud. You'll partner with customers and engineers across diverse teams, making an impact at scale while redefining what's possible in robotics automation.

Key job responsibilities
* Design, implement, and deploy solutions that are high quality (e.g., secure, testable, maintainable, low-defects, efficient, well documented etc.) and incorporate best practices.
* Focus on operational excellence for our Tier-1 services, constructively identifying problems and proposing solutions, taking on projects that improve architecture, making it better and easier to maintain.
* Design, implement, and support edge micro-services and web-services
* Mentor other engineers, influence positively team culture, and help grow the team.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

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, please apply!

About the team

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
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Expert level knowledge of at least one modern object oriented language such as Java (. preferred ), Python

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience in architecting and developing cloud services in AWS.

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 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.