Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Robotics is building a new, foundational automation system which will transform warehouse operations by enabling the integration of multiple, complex, automation solutions. The team is seeking a talented and motivated Firmware Development Engineer to design and develop controls for robotics systems and industrial automation equipment.
The Firmware Development Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing various automation solutions, while acting as a engineering steward for our internal product development teams, internal/external engineering partner teams, and on behalf of our global Amazon customers.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, simplify and continuously improve system controls architecture including machine control code, networking, electrical and safety design
- Identify and implement system optimizations; debug internal and field issues; develop tools and best practices for system monitoring and troubleshooting
- Mentor and develop junior engineers in design and development best practices
- Contribute to value engineering of the system’s electrical and controls hardware components
- 25% travel expected to support onsite system testing
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- 5+ years of design and development in embedded application programming and firmware board integration
- 7+ years of experience programming with C++, C, or Rust
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Internship, Seasonal work,