System Development Engineer, Automation Integration Technologies

Amazon • Bellevue, WA

4h

About The Position

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 System Development Engineer with a passion for developing
embedded industrial software and control systems 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 interface with multiple internal Amazon
R&D and design teams as well as the world’s leading automation strategic
partners who have the technology and resources to meet Amazon’s growth needs on
a global scale.
This is a role in a growing team responsible for realizing the convergence of
modern software development with traditional industrial control. It is an
early-stage initiative with a fast paced, highly collaborative start-up like
environment inside Amazon, so to be successful you need to be flexible and
entrepreneurial. You are a true owner - you are hands on and you lead by
example.

Requirements

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• Experience in hardware mechatronics development

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Experience with Industrial control systems, both hardware and software
• Experience with AWS products and services
• Experience with TWINCAT or CODESYS

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control software applications for mechatronic systems using modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to ensure code quality, reliability, and seamless integration of control systems software.
• Develop and optimize motion control algorithms, embedded programs, and real-time control systems for industrial automation.
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of software performance metrics and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, and troubleshoot issues with mechatronic systems.
• 30% travel expected to support onsite system testing

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