Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart, partnership-focused team of doers that work passionately to apply pioneering advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and guide you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer to spearhead the research and development of next generation sensor and compute technology in robotics. We are a cross-disciplinary team aiming to enable broad use cases of sensor technology in Amazon Fulfillment network.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and sensors. The candidate need to have strong technical expertise to deliver independently, as well as great stewardship skills to drive multiple projects with internal teams and external partners. We will guide you to make this journey fulfilling, rewarding and fun.

As a senior member of the team, you can have a huge impact on everything from our technology roadmap, to the functionality we deliver for our customers, to the design and architecture of our systems, to the algorithms we employ, and to the culture we build.


Key job responsibilities
- Research emerging sensor technologies and evaluate potential applications in Amazon fulfillment network.
- Partner with hardware, software, test and operations teams as well as third party suppliers to develop next generation 2D & 3D sensors and computers.
- Architect system design, define requirements, write system specification and create test plans.
- Design and develop full stack embedded software including device drivers and applications to enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Edge Computing.
- Advise internal teams on sensor stack design and integration.
- Aide product release to manufacturing and customer deployment.


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!