Excited about bringing hardware devices to life? The Amazon Consumer Devices group brings together new advancements in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor and motor technology, voice and edge computing to push the boundaries of what's possible. Come join us and see what we're building next!
Amazon is at the forefront of designing innovative technologies and products in the robotics field and other innovative "zero to one" product concepts. Our team has a proven track record of bringing V0 devices to market, including Astro, Amazon's first home robot, and Echo Show 10, with its motion tracking display. These products are just the beginning of our ambitions in the consumer robotics and smart device space.
We're developing next-generation devices that combine advanced mobility systems, sophisticated sensor fusion, real-time control, and AI to create entirely new product categories. Our work spans multiple domains, from low-level motor control and sensor integration to complex behavioral systems that enable our devices to interact naturally with users in dynamic home environments.
We are seeking a seasoned software developer to join our team as a key technical authority. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing hard real-time electromechanical systems and a proven track record of delivering robust, production-grade software. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing software across diverse computing platforms, tackling the complexities of our multi-processor systems that handle control and sensing.
Your expertise in embedded software architecture and experience in deploying production-grade software across multiple, diverse computing elements and operating systems will be crucial. If you're passionate about creating innovative consumer robotics and other disruptive devices, and have a strong background in embedded systems development, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of Amazon's next-generation products.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
As a Senior Robotics Embedded Software Developer at Amazon, your typical day might include:
Throughout your week, you can expect to:
You'll work primarily from our office location, with access to dedicated robotics laboratory spaces, hardware development tools and equipment, collaborative workspaces, prototyping shops
About the team
Our team is a horizontal technology team in Sunnyvale and focuses on dynamic systems and control for Amazon's next-generation consumer devices. Working across multiple product lines, the team includes controls engineers, roboticists, research scientists, and software engineers of varying experience levels. Our track record includes successful launches of disruptive products like Astro and Echo Show 10. The team specializes in combining advanced mobility systems, sensor fusion, real-time control, and AI to create new product categories. Our work spans from low-level motor control to complex behavioral systems, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative consumer robotics solutions.
Our horizontal focus allows us to develop scalable solutions that can be leveraged across Amazon's device portfolio, maximizing the impact of our work. If you're excited about solving complex technical challenges that span multiple engineering disciplines and working in an environment where collaboration and technical excellence are core values, we'd love to have you join our team.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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