Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Join the brightest minds in robotics developing the next generation of manipulation robots! You will be part of a multidisciplinary team - a startup within Amazon - breaking new ground in how robots are designed, built and operated at scale. As a software development manager, you will spearhead the embedded team which builds and owns advanced control systems for manipulation robots. The stack includes custom hardware, embedded Linux, Computer Vision, Motor Control, WiFi, Safety, IO Protocols for attached devices and more. You will work closely with scientists to design and implement modern controls algorithms. The software you create will be deployed at Amazon scale, powering large fleets.
This brand new system is a critical priority for the Robotics organization. You will work closely with the program owner, stakeholders and peers in software and science teams to drive the vision, architecture and implementation for this system.
Key job responsibilities
- Define and own the technical strategy in collaboration with customers, stakeholders and partner teams
- Execute effectively. Deliver predictable results which meet the needs of customers and programs
- Foster the career development of the team. Leading, coaching, motivating and rewarding the engineers is a critical part of this role.
- Be deeply involved in architecture and design - guide the team in making high-ambiguity technical decisions and tradeoffs. Proactively manage and mitigate technical risks, particularly integration risks.
- Design, build, optimize and operate systems for Amazon scaIe.
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!
About the team
This is a new application being built from ground up. If you have experience with embedded development or developing software which interacts with hardware and are able to relocate to the Boston area, please get in touch!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- 5+ years of experience leading software development teams
- 10+ years of overall experience developing embedded software or software for robotics or other hardware systems like medical devices or telecom switches
- 3+ years of experience operating systems deployed at scale
- Hands-on experience as an embedded software engineer. Practical knowledge of C/C++.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Relocation,