Senior SDE - Simulation Infrastructure & Platform, Industrial Robotics Group

DescriptionAmazon's Industrial Robotics Group 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 innovative 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 dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to help build and operate the simulation platform supporting advanced robotics development at Amazon. This role focuses on designing and scaling high-performance, cloud-native infrastructure that enables distributed simulation workloads, learning pipelines, and automated validation systems. You will play a key role in transforming advanced simulation capabilities into reliable, maintainable, and scalable software systems that accelerate robotics innovation.Key job responsibilitiesDesign and operate the core simulation platform infrastructure supporting large-scale robotics development and learning workloadsArchitect and scale cloud-native systems in AWS, including distributed job orchestration, resource management, and cost-efficient compute utilizationOwn CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and automated testing infrastructure for complex C++ and Python codebasesDevelop and maintain tooling to manage simulation environments, assets, and versioned artifacts across teamsImprove performance, reliability, and reproducibility through observability, profiling, and automated regression systemsEstablish and enforce software engineering best practices, including modular architecture, code quality standards, and long-term maintainabilityPartner with robotics and research teams to productionize advanced capabilities into robust, scalable software systemsEnable large-scale validation, benchmarking, and certification workflows through automated evaluation infrastructureAbout the teamOur team is building a comprehensive simulation platform for advanced robotics development, combining locomotion and manipulation capabilities. We operate at the forefront of physics simulation, reinforcement learning, and sim-to-real transfer, collaborating with world-class robotics engineers, applied scientists, and mechanical designers in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.Basic Qualifications5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering teamProgramming skills in C++ and Python, with solid foundations in data structures, algorithms, and software designExperience designing and operating scalable, distributed, or cloud-based systemsExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and modern build systemsExperience developing maintainable, production-quality infrastructure supporting engineering, ML, or scientific computing workflowsPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical fieldExperience building internal developer platforms or engineering productivity toolingExperience operating GPU-accelerated or large-scale compute workloads in cloud environmentsExperience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Experience improving and maintaining large C++ codebasesExperience supporting research-to-production or prototype-to-scale transitionsExposure to robotics or simulation systems, including familiarity with common robotics formats and toolchainsExperience with modern simulation ecosystems (e.g., Isaac Lab, MuJoCo, Drake)Experience developing or supporting scalable evaluation, benchmarking, or training workflowsContributions to open-source robotics, simulation, or infrastructure projectsAmazon 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, N.Reading - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually