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Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics

AmazonSomerville, MAL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role you will help advance sensor and compute technology for Amazon Robotics’ fulfillment systems. You’ll collaborate with hardware, software, and operations teams to shape next‑gen sensors and embedded software that power robotic systems used by millions of customers. You will design architectures, develop device drivers and sensor stacks, and guide integration from prototype to manufacturing. This is a hands-on, cross‑functional role with meaningful impact on scale, reliability and deployment in real-world environments. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision CoverageMaternity and Parental Leave OptionsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) PlanSign-on paymentsRestricted Stock Units (RSUs) ResponsibilitiesResearch emerging sensor technologies and assess their applicability to the Amazon fulfillment networkCollaborate with hardware, software, test, operations teams and external suppliers to develop 2D & 3D sensors and compute platformsArchitect software design, define requirements, write system specifications and create test plansDesign and develop embedded software including device drivers and camera driversAdvise internal teams on sensor stack design and integrationSupport product release to manufacturing and customer deployment Key requirements3+ years of professional software development experience2+ years in design or architecture of multi-tiered, scalable systems3+ years of software development engineer or related experience1+ years designing and developing large-scale, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl2+ years of Object Oriented Design experienceBachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related fieldcross-functional collaborationself‑direction and ownershipability to drive multiple projects with internal teams and external partnersC#, C++, Java, or PerlPython and/or C++ programmingembedded Linux kernel, device drivers and build