Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics Firmware Team

5 days ago

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Amazon Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded/Firmware Software Engineer to join our Robotics Firmware Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the software that powers our robotic fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain robotic systems used in the world's largest autonomous robot fleet.
  • Learn and master multiple components including networking/wifi, security navigation, obstacle detection, motor control, and a variety of sensors.
  • Participate in the architecture of these complex systems and collaborate with coworkers to realize the teams goals.
  • Provide feedback in the peer review process as well as effectively communicate with technical leadership.
  • Create solutions that strike the balance between world class performance and world class safety.

A Day in the Life:

As an Embedded/Firmware Software Engineer at Amazon Robotics, you will work with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and debug our robotic systems. The development process will involve participating in the design process, analysis of any potential hazards, and implementation of new products and features. Testing efforts will involve either writing automated tests to vet the newly created features or live testing to debug and root cause issues.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan

About the Team:

The firmware team is a comprised of super-smart doers who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and to solve real-world challenges. We take our responsibility for safety seriously but strive to produce the right product that also gives us the performance we need. We pay attention to the details so others don't have to and strive to make systems that are natural and intuitive.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • High level of proficiency with C/C++ and Python
  • Hands-on system experience with Linux, including device drivers and multicore systems
  • Proven experience diagnosing and debugging complex, difficult, multi-variable system issues
  • Hands on experience with embedded or real-time operating systems, such as Free RTOS, RT Linux or Micrium
  • Has successfully performed as a team member or technical lead on a complex project
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills. Collaborates well in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • Architecture or development of robotic control systems
  • Experience with mechatronic command and control systems
  • Performed low level board bring-up or developed HAL code or BSPs for custom hardware
  • Exposure to networking, communications systems, and data security
  • Understanding of RF and wireless communications, especially 802.11
  • Hands on development with sensors such as cameras, 3DTOF sensors, or other visions systems
  • Experience developing safety certified systems, especially experience with IEC 61508
  • Experience handling and analyzing large data sets and with AWS

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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