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Software Development Engineer II

Amazon
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USA, MA, N.Reading$143.7k - $194.4kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. The role covers the full robotics stack from low-level interfaces to high-level logic, with focus on robotics software across perception, motion planning, controls, and application layers.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain production software for robotic systems in C++ and/or Python, spanning perception, motion planning, controls, and application layers.
  • Work with multiple system components including sensor integration, networking, safety systems, and real-time actuation on modern robotic hardware.
  • Contribute to the architecture of complex robotics software systems and work effectively with team members to implement solutions.
  • Build simulation, testing, and CI/CD infrastructure to validate robot behaviors before deployment to physical hardware.
  • Debug and troubleshoot complex system-level issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries.
  • Develop solutions that balance performance, reliability, and maintainability under the guidance of senior engineers.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 3+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience contributing to the design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Direct, hands-on experience developing software for robotic or complex mechatronic systems
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python with experience building production-grade software

Skills

Required:C++Python

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) and basic life & AD&D insurance with 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
  • Sign-on payments and RSUs (restricted stock units)
  • Comprehensive benefits overview available at amazon.jobs/en/benefits
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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