System Development Manager, OMHS SCS

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon is hiring a senior engineering leader to mentor software and controls teams, shape the technical roadmap, and oversee the full lifecycle from requirements to deployment. You will drive best practices, collaborate with product and design partners, and ensure successful feature delivery across complex automation systems.

The role requires extensive experience with PLC/IEC 61131-3, industrial protocols, and safety standards, with leadership across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of managing system or software development teams experience
• Experience in agile software development methodology
• Experience coordinating between technical teams, peers and business stakeholders
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science
• 5+ years of control system working experience in PLC and Soft PLC-based controls design, development, implementation and support
• 5+ years machine control code development experience in IEC 61131-3 languages including structured text and/or ladder-logic
• Experience in industrial fieldbus and protocols: Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, ProfiNET, TCP/IP, MQTT, OPC-UA
• Experience with industrial automation safety design and programming per IEC 61508 or ISO 13849

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team of software and system development engineers
• Foster a high-performing team environment, providing guidance and assistance to your engineers to help them achieve their full potential
• Work closely with product management and stakeholders to define the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
• Oversee the entire controls software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to development, testing, and deployment
• Drive the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies within your team, promoting continuous improvement and innovation
• Work effectively with product managers, designers, QA testers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of features
• Clearly communicate technical choices and progress to both technical and non-technical audiences

Skills

Team management

Agile methodology

Cross-functional coordination

System design

Industrial automation

IEC 61131-3

Industrial fieldbus

HMI design

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

C++

C#

Java

Python

PLC programming

Job description

Job ID: 10499339 | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

Amazon is building the next generation software, hardware, and processes to run our state-of-the-art global fulfillment network that moves many millions of units of inventory, ensuring that customers get what they want when promised. We are constantly innovating in the ways we are automating and accelerating the delivery of packages which includes custom robotics, mechatronics, conveyance, supply chain optimization, machine learning, manipulation, image processing, and real-time data processing using distributed systems.

Key job responsibilities

• Mentor a team of software and system development engineers


• Foster a high-performing team environment, providing guidance and assistance to your engineers to help them achieve their full potential


• Work closely with product management and stakeholders to define the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall business goals


• Oversee the entire controls software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to development, testing, and deployment


• Drive the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies within your team, promoting continuous improvement and innovation


• Work effectively with product managers, designers, QA testers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of features


• Clearly communicate technical choices and progress to both technical and non-technical audiences

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. 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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage


• Maternity and Parental Leave Options


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of managing system or software development teams experience


• Experience in agile software development methodology


• Experience coordinating between technical teams, peers and business stakeholders


• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience


• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science


• 5+ years of control system working experience in PLC and Soft PLC-based controls design, development, implementation and support


• 5+ years machine control code development experience in IEC 61131-3 languages including structured text and/or ladder-logic


• Experience in industrial fieldbus and protocols: Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, ProfiNET, TCP/IP, MQTT, OPC-UA


• Experience with industrial automation safety design and programming per IEC 61508 or ISO 13849

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence


• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby


• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis, or experience working with stakeholders


• Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent


• Experience with HMI design and development

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 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 .

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence


• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby


• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis, or experience working with stakeholders


• Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent


• Experience with HMI design and development

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 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, VA, Arlington - 166,300.00 - 225,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 166,300.00 - 225,000.00 USD annually

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