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Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer, Robotics

Sunnyvale, California, United StatesFull-time$193,300–$261,5002026-10-07 → 2026-10-08

Core

Design, implement, and launch firmware for highly dexterous robotic end effectors, ensuring robust communication and control for advanced robotics systems.

Role type

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Robotics)

Builds

Firmware for electromechanical subsystems, robotic end effectors, and multi-finger grippers

Domain

Robotics, Embedded Systems, Electromechanical Design

Required skills

Embedded C/C++, RTOS (FreeRTOS, uC-OS, Zephyr, VxWorks), Embedded Linux, Motor Control, Sensor Processing, Communication Protocols (EtherCAT, CAN, SPI, I2C), Debugging (JTAG/SWD, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope), System Architecture, Vendor Firmware Review (via careerplan.io/jobs/10568774-sr-embedded-firmware-engineer-robotics-at-amazon)

Preferred skills

Functional Safety Standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849), ROS2, Zero-copy Networking, BLDC/FOC Control Loops, Production Release Experience

Technologies

FreeRTOS, uC-OS, Zephyr, VxWorks, Embedded Linux, EtherCAT, CAN, SPI, I2C, ROS2, lwIP, NetX Duo