Software Development Engineer II, Teleoperation, Industrial Robotics Group

Amazon • North Reading, MA

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About The Position

Amazon 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
cutting-edge 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. This role presents an
opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of
the latest software and AI tools for robots.

At Amazon Industrial Robotics Group we leverage advanced robotics, machine
learning, and artificial intelligence to solve complex operational challenges at
an unprecedented scale. Our fleet of robots operates across hundreds of
facilities worldwide, working in sophisticated coordination to fulfill our
mission of customer excellence.

We are pioneering the development of a software framework that:
- Enables deployment of robots at Amazon scale
- Enables unprecedented generalization across diverse tasks
- Seamlessly integrates with large models and optimal control techniques
- Integrates with human-safe safety solutions

The ideal candidate will contribute to research that bridges the gap between
theoretical advancement and practical implementation in robotics. You will be
part of a team that's revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with
their environment.

Join us in building the next generation of intelligent robotics systems that
will transform the future of automation and human-robot collaboration.

Requirements

• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years in CS, ME, EE or related field experience
• Experience with video processing frameworks and networking protocols.
• Experience with robotics architectures like ROS/ROS2, Orocos, etc
• Experience with middleware such as DDS, EtherCAT, LCM, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• Master’s degree in Robotics, with a focus on software frameworks and architectures
• Experience with implementing low-latench, high rate, control systems.
• Experience with real-time OS such as QNX, Vxworking, Linux RT, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a low-latency teleoperation system that allows humans to interact with our robotic systems.
• Design and implement a low-latency video and data streaming pipeline
• Use state-of-the-art VR/AR techniques to create immersive experiences
• Partner with cross-functional teams to rapidly create new concepts and prototypes
• Document the designs, performance, and validation of the software architecture

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level