Software Development Engineer II

Job description

Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

If you're passionate about building robust, scalable software for complex robotic systems and want to work across the full robotics stack—from low-level system interfaces to high-level application logic—then we'd like to talk to you about becoming part of an organization with global impact on millions of customers.

Key job responsibilities

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about building the right solutions for our customers and will collaborate with other teams to ensure that our product meets Amazon-scale requirements.

They will:

- Design, develop, and maintain production software for robotic systems in C++ and/or Python, spanning perception, motion planning, controls, and application layers.

- Work with multiple system components including sensor integration, networking, safety systems, and real-time actuation on modern robotic hardware.

- Contribute to the architecture of complex robotics software systems and work effectively with team members to implement solutions.

- Build simulation, testing, and CI/CD infrastructure to validate robot behaviors before deployment to physical hardware.

- Debug and troubleshoot complex system-level issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries.

- Develop solutions that balance performance, reliability, and maintainability under the guidance of senior engineers.