System Development Engineer II, Robotics Integration and Optimization Services

About the role

Amazon is building the next generation software, hardware, and processes to run our state‑of‑the‑art global fulfillment network that moves many millions of units of inventory, ensuring that customers get what they want when promised. We are constantly innovating in the ways we are automating and accelerating the delivery of packages, which includes custom robotics, mechatronics, conveyance, supply chain optimization, machine learning, manipulation, image processing, and real‑time data processing using distributed systems. We are looking for a System Development Engineer with a passion for developing embedded industrial software and control systems to transform the way we integrate robotics within our global network of advanced warehouses. This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in a wide range of automation projects from the start, interfacing with internal Amazon R&D and design teams as well as world‑leading automation partners. The role sits in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative start‑up‑like environment inside Amazon, requiring flexibility, entrepreneurship, and hands‑on ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control software applications for mechatronic systems using modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to ensure code quality, reliability, and seamless integration of control systems software.
• Develop and optimize motion control algorithms, embedded programs, and real‑time control systems for industrial automation.
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of software performance metrics and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify process improvements and troubleshoot issues with mechatronic systems.
• Travel up to 25% to support onsite system testing.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
• 2+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience deploying and supporting mechatronic systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience building services using AWS products.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.
• Experience with CODESYS and industrial fieldbus protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCAT.

Pay

Base salary range: $129,200 – $174,800 USD annually (locations: Austin, TX; Arlington, VA; Bellevue, WA). Compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs); final amounts depend on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, medical advice line, and flexible spending accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.