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Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon$143K — $194K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of design or architecture experience
  • Strong knowledge in data structures and algorithm design
  • Experience building complex software systems for customers
  • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-performance, scalable code for industrial robotics
  • Implement reliable, cost-effective solutions that function at Amazon scale
  • Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
  • Leverage AI-native tools to enhance software development productivity
  • Own the delivery of software components from design to deployment
  • Maintain technical standards for code quality and testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health support and resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Full Job Description
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Software Development Engineer to build and scale software systems that enable advanced manufacturing capabilities and industrial operations. You will design, develop, and deliver critical components of our software stack, from real-time operational systems to enterprise-scale platforms, working at the forefront of AI-driven robotics and automation technology that orchestrates sophisticated operations at unprecedented scale.

As an SDE, you will apply strong technical skills to solve complex problems while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Senior Engineers, Principal Engineers, Software Development Managers, Technical Program Managers, and technology partners. You will leverage AI in development practices to enhance productivity through AWS Kiro and other AI-native development tools and contribute to building AI-enabled product capabilities. This is a ground-floor opportunity to make significant technical contributions to a strategic robotics initiative that combines cutting-edge AI, distributed systems, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Key job responsibilities

- Design, develop, and extend high-performance, test-driven code that is scalable, maintainable, and meets business requirements for industrial robotics systems

- Implement solutions that are scalable, cost-effective, and operate reliably at Amazon scale

- Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to architectural decisions for distributed systems supporting manufacturing operations

- Build software solutions leveraging AI-native development practices and tools to enhance productivity and contribute to AI-enabled product capabilities

- Own delivery of software components from design through deployment, including production support and operational excellence

- Follow and help maintain technical standards for code quality, testing, deployment, and monitoring

- Collaborate with team members and provide technical guidance to junior engineers

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software with aggressive timelines

- Identify and solve difficult problems with well-defined solutions

- Participate in technical reviews and provide valuable feedback

- Contribute to continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, and problem solving

- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers, or experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with AI/ML technologies

- Experience with AWS or cloud technologies

- Experience in balancing conflicting priorities dealing with ambiguity

- Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem and work towards resolution

- Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity

- Experience in problem solving and delivering results

- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership

- Knowledge of flow optimization, theory of constraints, or manufacturing/industrial systems

- Experience with partner integrations and enterprise software systems

- Experience with robotics systems, autonomous agents, or industrial automation

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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