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Robotics - Software Development Engineer

Amazon

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

$110,500 - $185,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
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Job description

This role at Amazon focuses on developing innovative technology solutions that address real customer problems. The team emphasizes collaboration and communication among cross-disciplinary members to create scalable products and services. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with cloud-native architectures and contribute to the development of AI-powered tools. The position offers a chance for personal growth and mentorship in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
  • Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript is required.
  • Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles is necessary.
  • Experience in C/C++ for real-time robotics applications is preferred.
  • Experience with Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), and AI tools for development productivity is required.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly is required.
  • Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) is necessary.
  • Experience in Linux application development is preferred.
  • Experience with ROS/ROS 2 for robotics middleware is required.
  • Experience within Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning and Controls, Movement, Autonomous Navigation, Path Planning, or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
  • Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
  • Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
  • Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity.
  • Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
  • Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.
  • Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.
  • Design, develop, and test software components that interact with fulfillment center technologies.

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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