Embedded Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Robotics Firmware

## 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 ## Requirements - 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 ## Nice to Have - 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 ## Benefits - 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 At Amazon Robotics, we value engineers with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives. If you're passionate about embedded systems and excited to make an impact at global scale, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification. We're looking for strong fundamentals, curiosity, and drive. The rest, we can deliver together. ## 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.