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Senior Systems Dev Engineer, Compass

Amazon· Amazon Robotics - Systems, Quality, & Security Engineering
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Hybrid (PASADENA), PASADENA$151.2k - $204.6kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Hands-on systems development engineer to own the testing ecosystem for a next-generation robot safety system, bridging lab hardware and software to accelerate safe autonomy across multiple robot platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Own the development and buildout of the new Compass lab space, including hardware selection, environment design, and test fixture development for algorithm evaluation
  • Design, implement, and maintain the full testing suite supporting all three development loops: feasibility evaluation, benchmarking/maturation, and scalability/optimization
  • Define and track metrics across development loops to measure algorithm progress, identify bottlenecks, and streamline iteration cycles
  • Develop benchmarking frameworks and test scenarios that rigorously evaluate algorithm performance across robot platforms and operating conditions
  • Collaborate with algorithm developers to define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail thresholds for each development stage
  • Own the scalability and performance testing infrastructure, ensuring algorithms meet real-time and resource constraints as they move toward production

Qualifications

  • Experience developing test strategies and plans for complex hardware/software systems or systems of systems
  • 5+ years of experience in systems dev engineering, test engineering, or lab engineering in a robotics or embedded systems environment
  • 3+ years of experience with lab equipment, test fixtures, or physical testing environments for robotics or mechatronic systems
  • Programming experience in Python and/or C++ for test automation
  • Experience defining and tracking engineering metrics to measure development progress
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning hardware and software

Skills

Required:Test strategy and planningLab testing with robotics hardwareProgramming for test automation (Python/C++)Metrics definition and tracking

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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