Embedded Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics Firmware
About the role
Join Amazon Robotics' Embedded software team to tackle one of the most exciting challenges in robotics: creating intelligent safety systems that enable humans and robots to work safely side-by-side. We're looking for embedded software engineers who want to work at the intersection of hardware and software, writing code that powers our global fleet of fulfillment robots. Your embedded software will run on a large-scale fleet of robotics systems deployed across our global fulfillment network. The code you write directly supports warehouse associates in their daily work, enables efficient order fulfillment, and advances the capabilities of autonomous robotics in real-world operations. In this role, you'll collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, working with mechanical, electrical, cloud software, fleet management, manufacturing, cybersecurity and field support teams. You'll explore the latest development of AI and secure edge development on resource-constrained embedded systems while adhering to rigorous safety standards and implementing deterministic behavior that protects people interacting with automated robotic solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software for safety-critical robotics systems using modern languages (C/C++/Rust, or willingness to learn), with a focus on writing clean, maintainable code that meets safety and reliability standards
- Leverage modern development tools including AI-assisted coding tools and LLMs to enhance productivity, code quality, and development velocity
- Collaborate across disciplines with hardware engineers, manufacturing teams, robotics specialists, and software developers to deliver integrated solutions from concept through deployment and field support
- Contribute throughout the product lifecycle following agile software development approach to capture requirements, design software architecture, implement, test, deploy and maintain embedded systems firmware
- Engage in collaborative code reviews to share knowledge, learn from peers, and collectively improve code quality, system reliability, and user experience
- Debug and optimize embedded systems in both lab and field environments, developing creative solutions to complex hardware-software integration challenges
- Mentor and grow alongside team members through knowledge sharing, technical discussions, and collaborative problem-solving
What makes our days different
- Real problems, real urgency: When a fleet issue arises, you're solving problems that affect actual operations—not theoretical edge cases
- Continuous learning: New tools, techniques, and technologies are constantly being shared across teams
- Collaborative problem-solving: Impromptu technical discussions at whiteboards or in Slack threads are favored over lengthy presentations
- Autonomy with support: You'll own your features end-to-end while having immediate access to experts when you need guidance
- Variety: No two days are identical—you'll balance firefighting, feature development, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation
About the team
We're a high-performing team that values technical excellence without perfectionism paralysis, collaboration over hero engineering, continuous learning and knowledge sharing, work-life balance (we build robots, not burnout) and leverages diverse perspectives (our best solutions come from varied backgrounds). We develop embedded safety systems deployed across Amazon's robotic fleet with safety-certified solutions that combine rigorous standards compliance with deterministic, reliable performance. Our "secret sauce" is integrating safety considerations from initial design through delivery, enabling us to meet ambitious schedules without compromising quality. As Amazon's automation portfolio expands, our team has evolved into specialized groups united by common DNA and a shared commitment to excellence in safety-critical embedded software development.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 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
- Experience in embedded development in C/C++
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Preferred qualifications
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
- Experience writing low level drivers
- Experience in embedded wireless systems
- Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and parallel computing
Pay & benefits
- Base salary range: $143,700 - $194,400 USD annually (for MA, North Reading and MA, Westboro locations)
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) included in compensation package
- Final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and location
- 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