The Amazon Robotics Sensor Team is seeking a talented and motivated 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 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. You will have an 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. We will guide you to make this journey fulfilling, rewarding and fun.
Key job responsibilities
- Research emerging sensor technologies and investigate potential applications in Amazon fulfillment network.
- Partner with hardware, firmware, 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. 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 skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!