Software Development Manager, Amazon Robotics Autonomous Mobility

Amazon; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 184,900 - 250,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Parental Leave

PTO

401(k) Plan

Mental health support

Job summary

Amazon Robotics Autonomous Mobility in North Reading, MA seeks a Software Development Manager to lead the ARC team responsible for autonomous routing and coordination of AMRs. You will mentor scientists and engineers and shape a roadmap to deliver scalable software and high‑quality algorithms.

This hands‑on leadership role requires a track record of shipping software and expertise in navigation, motion planning, and multi‑agent planning in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams.
• Knowledge of software/hardware/networks life cycle.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in autonomous navigation or related scientific domain.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a research & development roadmap for the ARC team that balances near‑term incremental improvements with long‑term vision.
• Mentor and grow a team of talented, motivated applied scientists and software engineers.
• Establish and drive operational excellence best practices to ensure high‑quality software.
• Work with Product Management to define current and future AMR use‑cases and align them with the team’s R&D efforts.
• Collaborate with partner tech teams in AR’s autonomous mobility program to align priorities, develop cohesive system architecture, and identify cross‑functional opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Robotics

Autonomous navigation

Motion planning

Multi-agent planning

Software engineering

Job description

Software Development Manager, Amazon Robotics Autonomous Mobility

Job ID: 3207144 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The Amazon Robotics Autonomous Mobility team develops software that powers Proteus, Amazon Robotics’ first fully-autonomous mobile warehouse robot. We are growing and seek a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated SDM to lead our Autonomous Routing and Coordination (ARC) team in North Reading, MA. You will lead a team of scientists and engineers developing state‑of‑the‑art software and algorithms for multi‑robot route planning and coordination. The systems you build will enable fleets of 1000s of AMRs to safely, reliably, and efficiently navigate through dynamic environments in the presence of humans and other vehicles. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, hands‑on manager with a track record of leading science and engineering teams to build high‑performance, scalable, and reliable systems that solve real‑world problems. Experience in autonomous navigation, motion planning, multi‑agent planning, control systems, and simulation is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a research & development roadmap for the ARC team that balances near‑term incremental improvements with long‑term vision.
• Mentor and grow a team of talented, motivated applied scientists and software engineers.
• Establish and drive operational excellence best practices to ensure high‑quality software.
• Work with Product Management to define current and future AMR use‑cases and align them with the team’s R&D efforts.
• Collaborate with partner tech teams in AR’s autonomous mobility program to align priorities, develop cohesive system architecture, and identify cross‑functional opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members. Benefits applied to regular, full‑time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan
• Additional benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in autonomous navigation or related scientific domain.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of robotics system components and controls experience.
• Experience in investigating, designing, prototyping, and delivering new and innovative system solutions.
• Experience with software development in a team and a track record of shipping software on time.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and real‑time systems.
• Technical expertise in Autonomous Navigation, Motion Planning and Control of Autonomous Vehicles, Multi‑Agent Planning and Coordination, or Reinforcement Learning.
• Experience with simulation platforms and tools.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or any 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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

The base salary range for this position is $184,900.00 - $250,200.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers a comprehensive benefits package.