Amazon is looking for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for advanced robotic end effectors. This role involves working independently on firmware sub-domains while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The team focuses on creating adaptable automation solutions that integrate AI and sophisticated control systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of robotics and automation at Amazon's scale.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• 5+ years of professional software development in C or C++ for embedded systems
• 5+ years of full embedded software development life cycle experience
• 5+ years developing embedded C applications that use an RTOS or embedded Linux environments
• 3+ years of development experience with robotic systems or related products
• Experience with at least two communication protocols at the firmware layer
• Experience debugging firmware/hardware integration issues with lab equipment
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of full embedded software development life cycle experience
• Hands-on experience with motor control firmware
• Experience with EtherCAT or other real-time industrial communication protocols
• Experience with Ethernet/UDP protocol design for embedded systems
• Experience with functional safety standards or safety-aware firmware design
• Experience reviewing and directing vendor-delivered firmware
• Experience bringing embedded firmware from prototype through production and manufacturing release
• Experience with ROS2 or similar robotics middleware on Linux

• Drive communication interface integration at the firmware layer.
• Review vendor firmware deliverables and provide technical direction.
• Author functional requirements, design verification plans, and test procedures.
• Build and test firmware for electromechanical subsystem prototypes and integrated systems.
• Support product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments.

• 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.