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Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like

the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and

you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately

to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will

transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new

improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support

you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

The Amazon Robotics Sensor team is seeking a talented and motivated System Development

Engineer to develop and integrate next generation sensor technology in robotics. We are a multi-

disciplinary team aiming to enable broad use cases of sensor technology in Amazon fulfillment

network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing robotics sensor and

compute systems. The candidate need to have strong technical expertise to deliver independently,

as well as great leadership skills to work on multiple projects with internal customers and

external partners. We will support you to make this journey fulfilling, rewarding and fun.

As a senior member of the team, you can have a huge impact on everything from our technology

roadmap, to the functionality we deliver for our customers, to the design and architecture of our

systems, to the culture we build.

Key job responsibilities

• Research emerging sensor technologies and investigate potential applications in Amazon

fulfillment network.

• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software and testing teams as well as suppliers to

develop sensor technologies from concept to high volume production.

• Design and develop sensor and compute products characterization methodologies and

automate the solutions.

• Define system requirements and test plans, drive experiments, data collection, perform

system/sub-system level testing and evaluation.

• Work backwards from customer needs and work directly with internal customers to

advise sensor selection, design sensor and compute systems, develop integration plans

and prototype solutions.

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

• BA/BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/System Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of system development experience in concept-to-production environment.
• Experience with sensing technologies, including but not limited to camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight camera, radar, and lidar.
• Experience designing sensors and/or sensor & compute systems for high fidelity perception applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing sensor characterization methodologies and infrastructure.
• Experience with Image Signal Processing (ISP)
• Ability to write comprehensive functional requirements and test plans.
• Ability to solve complex problems in creative, efficient, and effective ways.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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