Amazon

Software Development Engineer II

Amazon$143K — $194K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python and/or C++ programming
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
  • 4+ years of experience in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Familiarity with robotics architectures like ROS and Orocos
  • Experience with communication protocols such as DDS and EtherCAT
  • Proven track record in test-driven development for robotic software

Responsibilities

  • Design a software framework for generalized dexterous mobile manipulation
  • Create and integrate cloud-based and edge inferencing systems
  • Develop low-latency communication middleware for real-time teleoperation
  • Build human-machine interfaces for no-code programming
  • Establish metrics and data aggregation components
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate concepts and prototypes
  • Document software architecture designs, performance evaluations, and validation processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Mental health support and employee assistance program
Full Job Description
This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of the latest software and AI tools for robots.

We are pioneering the development of a software framework that:

- Enables deployment of robots at Amazon scale

- Enables unprecedented generalization across diverse tasks

- Seamlessly integrates with large models and optimal control techniques

- Integrates with human-safe safety solutions

The ideal candidate will contribute to research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancement and practical implementation in robotics. You will be part of a team that's revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with their environment.

Join us in building the next generation of intelligent robotics systems that will transform the future of automation and human-robot collaboration.

Key job responsibilities

- Design critical components of a software framework that enables generalized dexterous mobile manipulation

- Design and integrate cloud and on-edge inferencing systems.

- Integrate low-latency communication middleware that enables real-time teleoperation

- Develop human-machine-interfaces that enable fast no-code programming for end-users

- Design components that enable metrics and data aggregation

- Partner with cross-functional teams to rapidly create new concepts and prototypes

- Document the designs, performance, and validation of the software architecture

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming

- Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree

- 4+ years in CS, ME, EE or related field experience

- Experience with robotics architectures like ROS, Orocos, etc.

- Experience with communication layers such as DDS, EtherCAT, LCM, etc.

- Experience with test driven development (TDD) in robotics software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in Robotics, with a focus on software frameworks and architectures

- Experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorRT

- Experience in ROS/ROS2

- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

- Experience building and configuring embedded Linux systems for robotics platforms, including BSP integration and image creation using tools like Yocto/OpenEmbedded.

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, MA, N.Reading - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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