Firmware Engineer, Amazon Robotics

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Overview

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 are 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 is 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

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.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.

3+ years of programming with at least one software programming language.

3+ years of supporting the architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.

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 FreeRTOS, RT Linux or Micrium.

Preferred Qualifications

Supported the development of robotic control systems.

Experience with low‑level board bring‑up or had 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, 3D‑TOF sensors, or other vision systems.

Experience developing safety certified systems, especially 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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