Firmware Engineer, Amazon Robotics

DESCRIPTION

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're 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's 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

Basic qualifications

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

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

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

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 Free RTOS, RT Linux or Micrium

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.

A day in the life

Preferred qualifications

Supported the development of robotic control systems

Experience with low level board bring-up or 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, 3DTOF sensors, or other visions systems

Experience developing safety certified systems, especially experience 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
• Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

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