Firmware Engineer, Amazon Robotics (AR)
DESCRIPTION
Introduction
We are building a new, foundational automation system which will transform warehouse operations by combining multiple novel workcells. We are seeking experienced Firmware Engineers to design and develop software for controlling robotics systems. Ideal candidate will be experienced in robotic path planning, motion control and computer vision. They are passionate about software development and has a track record of designing and implementing new products and features using cloud technologies ( preferably AWS) and software deployed at the edge. They have seen their solutions deployed at scale in live environments. They are a hands-on expert, with a deep and broad understanding of software tools and complex algorithm development..
Key job responsibilities
* Work with cross-functional teams—including hardware engineers, software developers, and operations personnel—to develop integrated solutions and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
* Integrate, troubleshoot the robotic system with multiple other solutions and help build an optimal planner and orchestration for the movement of the system.
* Build simulation engines, hardware mocks, integration tests as appropriate to be able to test solutions before they are deployed in production.
* Integrate and build software around vision systems that help with localizing.
* Work alongside hardware extensively to identify and fix failure modes.
* 15-20% travel expected to support onsite system testing
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 1+ years building solutions in the cloud technlogies like AWS, GCP, Azure
- Expert level knowledge of at least one modern object oriented language such as Java (. preferred ), C++, or C#
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 developing on an embedded Linux system* Master's degree in Engineering or related field
- Experience working on software which controls robots or other hardware like telecom and medical devices
- Experience working on vision systems
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