Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics (AR), Amazon Robotics

Amazon•North Reading, MA

About The Position

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply pioneering advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and guidance that you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. We are seeking a talented, partnership-focused, and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to research and develop next generation sensor and compute technology in robotics. We are a cross-disciplinary team aiming to enable broad use cases of sensing and compute technologies in Amazon fulfillment network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and sensors. The candidate need to have strong technical expertise to deliver independently, as well as great stewardship skills to work on multiple projects with internal teams and external partners. We will guide you to make this journey fulfilling, rewarding and fun.

Requirements

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
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
Experience in embedded development in C/C++, or experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
High level of proficiency with C/C++.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language
Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troublshooting network
Experience with embedded Linux Kernel, device drivers and build.
Familiar with electronic schematics, board bring up and test equipment (such as signal analyzers, oscilloscopes etc.)
Experience with sensors, including but not limited to camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight sensors, Radar, and Lidar.
Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program

Responsibilities

Research emerging sensor technologies and evaluate potential applications in Amazon fulfillment network.
Partner with hardware, software, test and operations teams as well as third party suppliers to develop next generation 2D & 3D sensors and compute platforms.
Define system requirements, write specifications, and create test plans.
Design and develop embedded systems to enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Edge Computing
Advise internal teams on sensing & compute solution design and integration.
Support product release to manufacturing and customer deployment.