Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Applied Automation Controls/Embedded Software

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer specializing in controls and embedded software to join our robotics team developing advanced workcell automation solutions. In this role, you Basic qualifications: - 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team - 4+ years of programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience - Experience in embedded development in C/C++ - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - 4+ years of embedded firmware development experience - Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation - Experience defining cross-service API contracts (protobuf, gRPC, or equivalent) and managing schema evolution across independently versioned systems Preferred: - 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Experience with Industrial control systems, both hardware and software - Experience with robotic motion planning — trajectory generation, velocity profiling, multi-axis coordinated motion — in a real-time embedded context - Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, or similar), including understanding of cyclic vs. acyclic data exchange, network configuration, and device integration - Familiarity with RTOS configuration, tuning, and performance profiling of latency-sensitive control loops Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, MA, N.Reading - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually