Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics
AmazonEmbedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics
AmazonLocation
North Reading, MA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/25/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
As a Software Engineer II at Amazon Robotics, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative sensor and compute technologies for robotic systems. This role focuses on enhancing the Amazon Fulfillment network through advanced sensor technology. You will be responsible for both independent project delivery and collaboration with internal teams and external partners. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact the experiences of millions of customers worldwide.
Requirements
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
- Experience with embedded Linux Kernel, device drivers and build
- Familiar with electronic schematics, board bring up and test equipment
- Experience with sensors, including camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight sensors, Radar, and Lidar
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 software design, define requirements, write system specification and create test plans
- Design and develop embedded software including device drivers and camera drivers
- 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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