Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated engineer to architect, design, develop and test technologies that control and optimize robotic fulfillment used by operations.

As a Software Development Engineer on the Control team, you are a key member of a diverse team of engineers who deliver highly scalable robotic systems. You will architect, design and implement systems which perform the detailed planning and execution of movement for hundreds of thousands of robotic drives within Amazon's Robotics solution. Our teams software is at the heart of ensuring Amazon’s retail customers get their packages on time.

You will have opportunities to collaborate and work with firmware engineers, applied scientists, data scientists and cross-functional teams on cutting-edge automation solutions for Amazon's ever-growing robotic fleet.


Key job responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement distributed systems applications and infrastructure in support of robotic movement.

Influence the team's strategy and contribute to long-term vision and roadmap.

Work with stakeholders across solutions architecture and operations teams to iterate on design and implementation.

Maintain high standards by participating in reviews, designing for fault tolerance and operational excellence, and creating mechanisms for continuous improvement.

Prototype and test concepts or features, both through simulation and emulators and with live robotic equipment

Work directly with customers and partners to test prototypes and incorporate feedback.

Mentor other engineer team members.

Utilize software engineering processes and technologies.

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:
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
The Control team builds modular software that directs movement of Amazon Robotics (AR) mobile robots in the Amazon Fulfillment network. The team develops, maintains, and supports Tier-1 software that translates high-level delivery and path plans into executable commands. These commands control, monitor, and coordinate interactions of drive units across the Amazon Robotic floor and coordinate equipment interactions with the drive units. This control includes mechanisms to recover and replan work in dynamic floor conditions. The team also owns software services that maintain current drive unit status and floor safety state to present an accurate floor representation for planning and operational management.