Embedded Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics Firmware

Amazon is hiring an Embedded Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics Firmware. It pays $144k-$194k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Uses AI ●●○○ is how Level rates this software engineer role: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Rust and embedded systems.
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Develop embedded firmware and safety-critical software for Amazon's robotics fleet using modern AI-assisted coding tools.

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Join Amazon Robotics' Embedded software team to tackle one of the most exciting challenges in robotics: creating intelligent safety systems that enable humans and robots to work safely side-by-side. We're looking for embedded software engineers who want to work at the intersection of hardware and software, writing code that powers our global fleet of fulfillment robots.

Your embedded software will run on a large-scale fleet of robotics systems deployed across our global fulfillment network. The code you write directly supports warehouse associates in their daily work, enables efficient order fulfillment, and advances the capabilities of autonomous robotics in real-world operations.

In this role, you'll collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, working with mechanical, electrical, cloud software, fleet management, manufacturing, cybersecurity and field support teams. You'll explore the latest development of AI and secure edge development on resource-constrained embedded systems while adhering to rigorous safety standards and implementing deterministic behavior that protects people interacting with automated robotic solutions.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software for safety-critical robotics systems using modern languages (C/C++/Rust, or willingness to learn), with a focus on writing clean, maintainable code that meets safety and reliability standards
- Leverage modern development tools including AI-assisted coding tools and LLMs to enhance productivity, code quality, and development velocity
- Collaborate across disciplines with hardware engineers, manufacturing teams, robotics specialists, and software developers to deliver integrated solutions from concept through deployment and field support
- Contribute throughout the product lifecycle following agile software development approach to capture requirements, design software architecture, implement, test, deploy and maintain embedded systems firmware
- Engage in collaborative code reviews to share knowledge, learn from peers, and collectively improve code quality, system reliability, and user experience
- Debug and optimize embedded systems in both lab and field environments, developing creative solutions to complex hardware-software integration challenges
- Mentor and grow alongside team members through knowledge sharing, technical discussions, and collaborative problem-solving

A day in the life
Engineering at Amazon Robotics is fast-paced, and your day will often interleave responding to field events with longer-term new product development. Peer teams are quick to share discoveries and new approaches that can enhance our work. Mentorship is part of everyday life at AR—senior engineers will gladly sit with you to walk through an unfamiliar tool, Slack you links to FAQs and technical wiki pages, or pair program through a tricky debugging session. Functional Safety teams provide feedback on how changes impact regulatory submissions and guide you toward the best approaches to minimize review cycles while enhancing safety.

What makes our days different:
- Real problems, real urgency: When a fleet issue arises, you're solving problems that affect actual operations—not theoretical edge cases
- Continuous learning: New tools, techniques, and technologies are constantly being shared across teams
- Collaborative problem-solving: Impromptu technical discussions at whiteboards or in Slack threads are favored over lengthy presentations
- Autonomy with support: You'll own your features end-to-end while having immediate access to experts when you need guidance
- Variety: No two days are identical—you'll balance firefighting, feature development, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation

At Amazon Robotics, we value engineers with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives. If you're passionate about embedded systems and excited to make an impact at global scale, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification. We're looking for strong fundamentals, curiosity, and drive. The rest, we can deliver together.

About the team

We're a high-performing team that values technical excellence without perfectionism paralysis, collaboration over hero engineering, continuous learning and knowledge sharing, work-life balance (we build robots, not burnout) and leverages diverse perspectives (our best solutions come from varied backgrounds)

We develop embedded safety systems deployed across Amazon's robotic fleet with safety-certified solutions that combine rigorous standards compliance with deterministic, reliable performance. Our "secret sauce" is integrating safety considerations from initial design through delivery, enabling us to meet ambitious schedules without compromising quality. As Amazon's automation portfolio expands, our team has evolved into specialized groups united by common DNA and a shared commitment to excellence in safety-critical embedded software development.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience in embedded development in C/C++
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

Preferred qualifications

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
- Experience writing low level drivers
- Experience in embedded wireless systems
- Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and parallel computing

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, MA, North Reading - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Embedded Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics Firmware at Amazon rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Embedded Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics Firmware is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The listed salary is $144k-$194k a year.
The role is based in US, MA, North Reading.
The job was posted on June 25, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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