We're seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon. We're building revolutionary systems that combine innovative AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments — pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

Come lead a team of world-class embedded software engineers developing Amazon's next generation of robotics safety systems. You'll partner with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to rapidly bring innovative ideas to life — from early concepts to production. If you're passionate about safety, performance, and robotics — and driven by the spirit of invention — we'd like to talk to you about joining a team at the forefront of this work.

Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate is passionate about guiding and developing their team to deliver the right solutions for our customers, ensuring that our products will meet Amazon-scale while simultaneously raising the bar for associate's safety. They will:

• Bring structure to ambiguous business problems; using science, logic and practical experience to decompose them into straightforward, scalable and performant solutions
• Hire and develop world class embedded software engineers into effective teams, solving challenges that have never been solved before
• Leverage their previous experience to review, guide and coach the team to avoid pitfalls and produce products and systems that are world class and industry leading
• Balance technical leadership and business judgement to make sure that the right long term decisions about technology and methodologies are being made
• Represent the team in business planning activities and technical estimation exercises
• Balance the complex demands of safety critical development against Amazon’s fast pace project needs
• Produce high quality written documents to influence project and team direction

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams
• 5+ years of development experience within an embedded environment or with some aspect of robotic systems which must include direct, hands-on experience designing, developing, and debugging one of consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive systems, avionics, industrial, or telecommunications products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
• Familiar developing in a safety standards controlled environment such as IEC 61508 or ISO 26262
• Experience in tools for custom embedded Linux distribution creation such as Buildroot or Yocto, and familiarity in developing and debugging Linux kernel

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually