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Robotics - Embedded Software Development Engineer

AmazonSomerville, MAL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of embedded software for safety-critical robotics deployed across Amazon's fulfillment network. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to build scalable, cloud-connected solutions and continuously improve performance and reliability. You’ll work on cutting-edge AI-enabled and edge computing approaches while practicing disciplined engineering and on-call operations. This is a hands-on opportunity to impact millions of customers by advancing autonomous robotics in real-world operations. You’ll be challenged to think big and grow into a high-impact engineer supported by mentorship. Compensation / BenefitsEAPMental Health SupportMedical Advice Line401(k) matching ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and operate innovative robotics products and servicesDesign and develop scalable, cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed environmentParticipate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentationBuild and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effectiveLeverage GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivityWrite clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patternsWork in an agile environment with CI/CD and on-call responsibilitiesDemonstrate operational excellence through monitoring and troubleshooting production issuesDesign and develop embedded software for safety-critical robotics using modern languages (C/C++/Rust) with a focus on safety and reliabilityDebug and optimize embedded systems in lab and field environments to solve hardware-software integration challenges Key requirements18 years of age or olderBachelor's degree or equivalentExperience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principlesExperience with programming languages C/C++ and PythonCross-functional collaborationOwnership mindsetCuriosity and willingness to learnC/C++ and Python programmingCloud platforms (AWS)SQL and NoSQL databases