Location
North Reading, MA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$168,100 - $227,400 per year
Job description
Amazon is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to build and scale software systems for advanced manufacturing and industrial operations. The role involves architecting, designing, and delivering critical components of software that leverage AI-driven robotics and automation technology. You will work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and optimize systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a strategic robotics initiative.
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
- Experience as a mentor or tech lead in an engineering team
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures and algorithms
- Experience building and operating AI-native software development practices
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
- Knowledge of flow optimization or manufacturing systems
- Experience with robotics systems or industrial automation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, develop, and extend high-performance, test-driven code for industrial robotics systems
- Design and implement highly scalable and reliable solutions at Amazon scale
- Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions for complex distributed systems
- Build AI-native software solutions leveraging AI in development practices and product capabilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of software components from design through deployment
- Establish and maintain technical standards for code quality and testing
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes and tools
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 Jul 17, 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.
Is this posting expired or inaccurate?
