Software Development Engineer, ROBOTICS, Early Career - 2027

Amazon; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Software Development Engineers (SDEs) to build scalable cloud services and customer-facing software. As an SDE-I, you will own the full lifecycle of your code—from design to deployment—within a culture that emphasises ownership and continuous learning.

You will collaborate across teams and tackle complex problems impacting millions of customers worldwide. The role emphasizes building distributed systems, practicing CI/CD, and engaging with robotics and computer vision within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with at least one general-purpose language (Java, Python, etc.).
• Experience with data structures and OOD principles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and operate innovative products.
• Design and develop scalable cloud-native solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and document technical work.
• Build resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage AI tools to boost development productivity.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Work in an agile CI/CD environment and on-call duties.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues.
• Interact with fulfillment center tech like robotics and CV.

Skills

General-purpose programming languages

Data structures & algorithms

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

SQL/NoSQL databases

Version control systems

AI development tools

Job description

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At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast. You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.

Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made us one of the world's most beloved brands.

Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's impact first-hand. The challenges SDEs solve at Amazon are meaningful and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products globally. We seek individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in an environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

At Amazon, we believe in ownership at every level. As an SDE-I, you'll own the entire lifecycle of your code - from design through deployment and ongoing operations. This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers.

We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology. At Amazon, you'll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.
• Design, develop and test software components that interact with fulfillment center technologies, such as robotics, material handling equipment, computer vision, and cloud services.

About the team

Learn more about Robotics at Amazon:

https://amazon.jobs/en/teams/amazon-robotics

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-robotics-robots-fulfillment-center

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-million-robots-ai-foundation-model

Basic Qualifications

• Are 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
• Experience with Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), AI tools for development productivity, contributing to open-source projects, and/or version control systems
• Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization
• Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience within Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning and Controls, Movement, Autonomous Navigation, Path Planning, or related

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.

The starting pay for this position is listed below.Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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