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Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon

Location

North Reading, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$168,100 - $227,400 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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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.

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