Amazon is building the next generation software, hardware, and processes to run our state-of-the-art global fulfillment network that moves many millions of units of inventory, ensuring that customers get what they want when promised. We are constantly innovating in the ways we are automating and accelerating the delivery of packages which includes custom robotics, mechatronics, conveyance, supply chain optimization, machine learning, manipulation, image processing, and real-time data processing using distributed systems.

We are looking for a software development engineer with a passion to transform the way we integrate robotics within our global network of advanced warehouses. This position is a unique opportunity to be involved in a wide range of automation projects right from the start. You will collaborate with multiple internal Amazon R&D and design teams as well as automation strategic partners who have the technology and resources to meet Amazon’s growth needs on a global scale.

This role is in a newly established team which will create edge compute solutions for industrial automation applications. It is an early-stage initiative with a fast paced, highly collaborative start-up like environment inside Amazon. To be successful you need to be flexible and entrepreneurial. You are a true owner - you are hands on and you set examples to be emulated. You will be responsible for all the aspects of the software development cycle including scoping, design, implementation, testing, and delivery of your product. This is a unique opportunity to define edge-based solutions where the cloud meets the real world in the heart of our fulfillment centers. The ideal candidate will enjoy working at multiple layers of the stack from the low-level machine controls layer up through embedded Linux applications and cloud-based solutions to interface with and manage fleets of real-world devices.

Key job responsibilities
* Integrate with a diverse array of internally and externally developed hardware and software services
* Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
* Validate solutions via software-in-the-loop simulation
* Work closely with deployment teams to implement end-to-end solutions in the field
* Develop infrastructure to support development, operations, and maintenance of low level and cloud software for warehouse automation systems

Basic qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 3+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
• 3+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience with AWS technologies
• Experience in robotics design, automation systems development, control systems design, or related product development
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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, VA, Arlington - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually