Sr HDE, Amazon Robotics

Amazon is hiring a Sr HDE, Amazon Robotics in Munich, Germany. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Level rates this role Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
The posting mentions robotics, mechatronics and agile among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Senior hardware development engineer for advanced robotics systems, designing actuator architectures and automation solutions.

roboticsmechatronicsagilemechanical-designsystem-architecture

Amazon Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Engineer to work on system architectures, product design, and roadmaps for out robot actuators. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system actuator architecture, system design, complex mechatronics, possess good communication skills, and lead system and subsystem architecture definition. This candidate must have the ability to work well both independently and in a team setting. This candidate must be able to drive progress from full ambiguity to product design and release to production.

A day in the life
• Owning the delivery of actuation robotic products for light-weight robots on time, in budget and at the targeted performance
• Scoping, managing, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel from concept to production
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to improve and maintain existing product designs including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
• Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth production transition of design changes
• Write requirements and functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
• Exhibit role model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis
• Mentor colleagues

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields
- Experience in robotics design, automation systems development, control systems design, or related product development
- Experience with Agile methods and processes
- Experience in mechanical design and management

Preferred qualifications

- Mechatronic Systems Experience

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How we rate this

Sr HDE, Amazon Robotics at Amazon rates 50 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

Sr HDE, Amazon Robotics is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in DE, Munich.
The job was posted on April 27, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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