The Sr Embedded Engineer will lead the design and development of audio signal-processing subsystems for robots at Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company. This role requires a deep mathematical foundation in signal processing and a strategic understanding of embedded systems. The team focuses on creating robots that are capable, safe, and delightful for everyday life. The engineer will work on integrating hardware and software systems to enhance the user experience with robotics.

• 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 mentoring or leading an engineering team
• 7+ years of experience developing DSP algorithms for embedded or real-time systems
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python or MATLAB for signal-processing algorithm development
• Experience with microphone and speaker selection and characterization
• Deep understanding of signal-processing fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds and hardware bring-up of audio subsystems
• Practical knowledge of ML architecture design and data analysis for audio systems
• Experience with board bring-up, profiling, optimization, and test fixture design
• Experience debugging embedded systems and working with audio lab equipment
• Proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Audio/Acoustics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle
• Familiarity with mechanical integration of electroacoustic components
• Experience with signal detection and estimation, spatial audio, and ML for embedded systems

• Architect the audio processing pipeline at the embedded system level.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert on audio and signal-processing algorithms.
• Integrate and validate DSP algorithms on embedded, real-time platforms.
• Research and specify electroacoustic components such as microphones and speakers.
• Adapt and tune algorithms for varying hardware, software, and system constraints.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, systems, software, and product management.
• Manage and direct external audio and acoustics consultants.
• Partner with vendors on test and production activities.

• 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.