What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Development Engineering Manager, Amazon Robotics position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Do you want to create intelligent, adaptable robots with global impact? At Amazon Robotics, our team builds high-performance, real-time robotic systems that perceive, plan, and act intelligently alongside humans—at Amazon scale. Our mission is to enable robots to interact safely, efficiently, and fluently through the complex challenges of a company that sells everything, everywhere. We target high-impact algorithmic unlocks in areas such as scene and activity understanding, large-scale generative models, closed-loop control, robotic grasping and manipulation—all of which have high-value impact for our current and future fulfillment networks. Our solutions enable robots to learn from their own experiences, from each other, and from humans to build intelligence that feeds itself.
We are seeking an experienced System Development Manager to lead a team of talented engineers in developing and deploying our core motion, sensing, and safety systems. You will drive innovation by creating strong, scalable foundational technologies that support advanced robotic manipulation and industrial automation. Your leadership will be critical in ensuring the seamless development, deployment, and operation of our robotic systems across the global Amazon network. By collaborating with cross-functional teams in hardware, software, science, and operations, you will deliver reliable and high-performing solutions that scale across geographies, applications, and conditions.
You should enjoy the process of solving real-world problems that, quite frankly, haven’t been solved at scale anywhere before. Along the way, we guarantee you’ll get opportunities to be a fearless disruptor, prolific innovator, and a reputed problem solver—someone who truly enables robotics to significantly impact the lives of millions of consumers.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage and develop a team of talented system development engineers to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Develop and deploy core motion, sensing, safety, and HMI systems that enable the performance, operation, and support of our advanced robotics systems, motion platforms, and material handling automation.
- Ensure system reliability, safety, and scalability by testing and enhancing performance across diverse conditions and environments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, science, and operations teams to create robust cross-disciplinary systems that will be the foundation of future Amazon Robotics systems.
- Enhance user experience for operators and technicians by creating, deploying, and iterating intuitive and user-friendly systems, interfaces, and process.
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
- Bachelor's degree
- 7 years of experience in system development or engineering roles related to industrial automation or robotics.
- 3 years of experience managing engineering teams.
- Strong technical background in control systems, hardware interfaces, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with PLCs, EtherCAT, OPC-UA, and other industrial technologies.
- Experience with motion, sensors, actuators, and hardware integration.
- Proven track record of delivering complex hardware-software integrated systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading teams developing high-performance motion control systems for robotics or automation in industrial environments.
- Knowledge of robotic and/or industrial automation safety standards and regulations
- Experience developing, deploying, and supporting software across remote systems,
- Experience in developing user interfaces for operation and maintenance of complex systems.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $149,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $258,800/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.
Salary : $149,700 - $258,800
