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Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

The Amazon Robotics Sensor Team is seeking a talented and motivated Senior System Development Engineer to develop and integrate next generation sensor technology in robotics. We are a multi-disciplinary team aiming to enable broad use cases of sensor technology in Amazon fulfillment network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing robotics sensor and/or compute systems. The candidate need to have strong technical expertise to deliver independently, as well as great leadership skills to work on multiple projects with internal customers and external partners. We will support you to make this journey fulfilling, rewarding and fun.

As a senior member of the team, you can have a huge impact on everything from our technology roadmap, to the functionality we deliver for our customers, to the design and architecture of our systems, to the culture we build.

Key job responsibilities
– Research emerging sensor technologies and investigate potential applications in Amazon fulfillment network.
– Collaborate with hardware, embedded software, software and testing teams as well as suppliers to develop sensor technologies from concept to high volume production.
– Design and develop sensor and compute products characterization methodologies and automate the solutions.
– Define system requirements and test plans, drive experiments, data collection, perform system/sub-system level testing and evaluation.
– Work backwards from customer needs and work directly with internal customers to advise sensor selection, design sensor and compute systems, develop integration plans and prototype solutions.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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

– Experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility tradeoffs
– Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
– Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
– BA/BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/System Engineering or related discipline.
– 5+ years of system development experience in concept-to-production environment.
– Experience with sensing technologies, including but not limited to camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight camera, radar, and lidar.
– Experience designing sensors and/or sensor & compute systems for high fidelity perception applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Experience developing sensor characterization methodologies and infrastructure.
– Experience developing sensor data processing, analysis and/or automated test solutions.
– Ability to write comprehensive functional requirements and test plans.
– Ability to solve complex problems in creative, efficient, and effective ways.
– Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills.
– Excellent leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills with a high level of attention to detail.
– Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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