Amazon Industrial 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 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 unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.
If you’re passionate about safety and performance and have an interest in robotics systems, then we’d like to talk to you about becoming part of an organization with global impact on millions of customers.
Key job responsibilities
Basic qualifications
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
3+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
3+ years of supporting the architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
High level of proficiency with C/C++ and Python
Hands-on system experience with Linux, including device drivers and multicore systems
Proven experience diagnosing and debugging complex, difficult, multi-variable system issues
Hands on experience with embedded or real-time operating systems, such as Free RTOS, RT Linux or Micrium
Key job responsibilities
Develop and maintain novel robotic systems
Contribute to the development of complex systems and collaborate with peers and other teams to find solutions to challenging problems.
Contribute valuable feedback during peer reviews.
Support the development of new and innovative solutions in a high-paced R&D environment.
Engineer solutions that strike a harmonious balance between top-notch performance and reliability and continue to elevate both.
Master various components including networking and WiFi, security, navigation, obstacle detection, motor control, robot control, functional safety related control, and diverse sensors.
A day in the life
Preferred qualifications
Supported the development of robotic control systems
Experience with low level board bring-up or developed HAL code or BSPs for custom hardware
Exposure to networking, communications systems, and data security
Understanding of RF and wireless communications, especially 802.11
Supported development with sensors such as cameras, 3DTOF sensors, or other visions systems
Experience developing safety certified systems, especially experience with IEC 61508
Experience handling and analyzing large data sets and with AWS
About the team
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will work with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and debug complex modern robotic systems. The development process will involve participating in design discussions, brainstorming novel approaches to the hardest problems in robotics, and implementing new product concepts and features. Testing efforts will involve writing automated tests to validate newly created features or conducting live testing to debug and root cause issues.
- Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
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