Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics
AmazonSenior Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics
AmazonLocation
North Reading, MA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$168,100 - $227,400 per year
Job description
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Amazon Robotics, you will lead the research and development of next-generation sensor and compute technology for robotic systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop embedded software that enables artificial intelligence on edge computing. This role offers the opportunity to influence technology roadmaps and system architecture while collaborating with various internal and external partners. Your contributions will directly impact the functionality and efficiency of Amazon's fulfillment network.
Requirements
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
- 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
- 2+ years of experience contributing to systems architecture and design
- BA/BS/MS/PhD in computer science, computer engineering or related discipline
- High level of proficiency with C/C++ programming languages
- 6+ years of embedded software development experience
- 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle
- Experience with sensors including camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight sensors, Radar, and Lidar
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Research emerging sensor technologies and evaluate potential applications in Amazon fulfillment network
- Partner with hardware, software, test and operations teams as well as third party suppliers to develop next generation sensors and computers
- Architect system design, define requirements, write system specifications and create test plans
- Design and develop full stack embedded software including device drivers and applications
- Advise internal teams on sensor stack design and integration
- Aide product release to manufacturing and customer deployment
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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