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Embedded Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics Embedded Safety Systems

Amazon

Location

North Reading, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/4/2026

Compensation

$143,700 - $194,400 per year

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Job description

Join Amazon Robotics as a Software Development Engineer II in the Safety Firmware team, focusing on developing embedded safety systems for warehouse automation. This role requires expertise in C/C++/Rust programming to create safety-certified solutions that ensure the safety of individuals around robotic systems. You will collaborate with various engineering disciplines, including mechanical and electrical teams, to integrate products from design to deployment. The team is dedicated to maintaining high safety standards while exploring innovative EdgeAI solutions for embedded systems.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
  • Experience in embedded development in C/C++
  • Experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards and code reviews
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
  • Experience writing low level drivers
  • Experience in embedded wireless systems
  • Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and parallel computing

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded software components for safety-critical systems using C/C++/Rust.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware design, manufacturing, and software teams.
  • Participate in the full product development lifecycle including scoping, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Provide meaningful feedback during code reviews to improve software quality.
  • Explore and implement new possibilities for EdgeAI on resource-constrained embedded systems.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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