The System Development Engineer role at Amazon focuses on developing embedded industrial software and control systems to enhance the integration of robotics within advanced warehouses. This position is part of a growing team that merges modern software development with traditional industrial control in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The engineer will work closely with internal R&D teams and automation partners to drive innovation and operational excellence. Successful candidates will demonstrate flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit while taking ownership of their projects.

• 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust
• 2+ years of embedded software development experience
• Experience deploying and supporting mechatronic systems
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience building services using AWS products
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• Experience with CODESYS and industrial fieldbus protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, or EtherCAT

• Design, develop, and maintain control software applications for mechatronic systems using modern software development practices.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Develop and optimize motion control algorithms and real-time control systems for industrial automation.
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring and continuous improvement of software performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and troubleshoot issues with mechatronic systems.
• Travel 25% of the time to support onsite system testing.

• 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.