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Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics

Amazon is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics. It pays $168k-$227k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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  • Level rates this software engineer role Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
  • Pay on this posting starts in line with the typical software engineer posting on Level.
  • The posting mentions embedded systems, device drivers and sensors among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a senior role.
  • Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.

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Design and develop full stack embedded software and device drivers to enable AI on edge computing for robotics.

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Join Amazon Robotics and help transform how the world moves goods through innovative robotic solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll partner with a talented, multidisciplinary team to design and develop the sensor and compute components that power our robotic systems, directly impacting the experiences of millions of customers worldwide.

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 should 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!


Basic qualifications

- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- 2+ years of contributing to new and current systems architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) experience
- BA/BS/MS/PhD in computer science, computer engineering or related discipline.
- High level of proficiency with C/C++ programming languages.
- 2+ years of experience as a mentor, tech advisor directing an engineering team
- 6+ years of embedded software development experience which must include direct, hands-on experience of full embedded software development cycle, including design, prototype, development, code review, test, build, release, manufacturing and deployment.

Preferred qualifications

- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience driving collaborative projects from conception to delivery, or experience troubleshooting and documenting findings
- Experience with sensors, including but not limited to camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight sensors, Radar, and Lidar.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent stewardship, teamwork and partnership skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required by the program

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 - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics at Amazon rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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