What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR) position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Robotics is building a new foundational system which will transform warehouse robotics. The system integrates multiple custom robots into a cohesive and highly efficient solution. The team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to build and scale this robotic system across the fulfillment network.
The ideal candidate is passionate about software development and has a track record of designing and implementing new products and features using cloud technologies ( preferably AWS) and software deployed at the edge. They have seen their solutions deployed at scale in live environments. They are a hands-on expert, with a deep and broad understanding of software tools and complex algorithm development.
Key job responsibilities
This is a brand new system which is a critical priority for the Robotics organization. As a key member, you will:
* Work across teams to design and develop software which integrates with hardware
* Prototype new concepts or features through simulators, emulators and with live robotic equipment in the lab
* Work directly with internal customers and see the impact of your products in the field
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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
- 3 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Expert level knowledge of at least one modern object oriented language such as Java (. preferred ), C , or C#
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience working on software which controls robots or other hardware like telecom and medical devices
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