Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their on-robot software team, focusing on developing advanced robotics systems that enhance automation. The role involves collaborating with applied scientists to implement algorithms for localization, mapping, and navigation in robots. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that integrates AI and robotics to improve operational efficiency. The successful candidate will contribute to building reliable and efficient robotic systems that operate in dynamic environments.

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Experience programming with C++ and/or Python
• Master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with SLAM and state estimation techniques
• Experience with navigation stacks such as ROS 2 and Nav2
• Experience with 3D data and point clouds
• Experience optimizing SLAM or perception workloads for real-time performance
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• Partner with scientists and engineers to turn SLAM, mapping, and navigation algorithms into production on-robot components
• Build the localization and mapping pipeline for robots in large spaces
• Develop spatial memory that records the robot's observations
• Ensure reliable navigation alongside perception and safety measures
• Measure and improve localization and navigation performance using real robot data
• Debug failures on real robots and ensure real-time operation on embedded systems
• Write clear design documentation and experiment reports

• 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.