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We’re working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide visible benefit to customers, this is your opportunity.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team!

Prime Air is seeking an experienced System Development Engineer (SysDE) to guide the development of new features and infrastructure for our drone software simulator.

This person must be comfortable working with a team of top-notch engineers and scientists. We’re looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems. You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!

• Key job responsibilities

• Partner with test and quality assurance teams who use simulation to create comprehensive verification and validation campaigns

• Influence our overall simulation strategy by helping define new product features that delight our customers

• Work closely with engineers and scientists who use our software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop simulation

• Qualify simulation tools to support certification efforts

• Develop new features that improve the fidelity, speed and accuracy of our drone simulations

• Participate in design reviews for new drone software and simulation features

• Use metrics to inform our product roadmap and priorities

Export Control License:

This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
• Experience developing in a DO-178C environment

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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, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually