Senior System Development Engineer, Robotic Sortation Tech

Job Description

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to lead the development and implementation of next-generation sortation automation technologies across their global network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience
• 4+ years of designing or architecting of new and existing systems experience
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and/or Soft PLCs/IPCs
• Demonstrated experience with IEC standards for electrical controls for robotics and Functional Safety standards
• Experience with systems testing and validation, including end-to-end system integration
• Solid debugging skills and the ability to diagnose and solve difficult problems
• Commitment to rigorous testing practices and design process flows

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of controls systems for complex robotics and automation solutions within sortation facilities
• Drive technical architecture decisions and implementation strategies for new automation technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated automation solutions
• Provide technical leadership in the convergence of software development practices with industrial control systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven optimization and innovative problem-solving
• Develop controls code, mentor and develop junior engineers, travel up to 25% for onsite system testing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)