Software Development Engineer II

Amazon Industrial Robotics is building the future of manufacturing and industrial operations. Our team combines cutting-edge robotics technology with world-class software engineering to deliver AI-native solutions that operate on an unprecedented scale. We're pioneering high-performance, low-latency systems (<100ms) that coordinate complex robotic operations while continuously learning and improving from production data. You'll work with passionate builders who are customer-obsessed and committed to technical excellence in applying buffer-centric and flow optimization principles to create manufacturing environments where humans and robots work safely and efficiently together. In this environment your contributions directly impact Amazon's ability to serve customers worldwide by optimizing entire systems rather than individual components.

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Software Development Engineer to build and scale software systems that enable advanced manufacturing capabilities and industrial operations. You will design, develop, and deliver critical components of our software stack, from real-time operational systems to enterprise-scale platforms, working at the forefront of AI-driven robotics and automation technology that orchestrates sophisticated operations at unprecedented scale.

As an SDE, you will apply strong technical skills to solve complex problems while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Senior Engineers, Principal Engineers, Software Development Managers, Technical Program Managers, and technology partners. You will leverage AI in development practices to enhance productivity through AWS Kiro and other AI-native development tools and contribute to building AI-enabled product capabilities. This is a ground-floor opportunity to make significant technical contributions to a strategic robotics initiative that combines cutting-edge AI, distributed systems, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Key job responsibilities - Design, develop, and extend high-performance, test-driven code that is scalable, maintainable, and meets business requirements for industrial robotics systems - Implement solutions that are scalable, cost-effective, and operate reliably at Amazon scale - Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to architectural decisions for distributed systems supporting manufacturing operations - Build software solutions leveraging AI-native development practices and tools to enhance productivity and contribute to AI-enabled product capabilities - Own delivery of software components from design through deployment, including production support and operational excellence - Follow and help maintain technical standards for code quality, testing, deployment, and monitoring - Collaborate with team members and provide technical guidance to junior engineers - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions - Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software with aggressive timelines - Identify and solve difficult problems with well-defined solutions - Participate in technical reviews and provide valuable feedback - Contribute to continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and practices Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby - Proven track record of delivering software systems in production environments - Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems - Experience building and operating software systems that meet business goals and operational requirements Preferred Qualifications: - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience - Experience with AI-native software development practices and leveraging AI tools for productivity gains (e.g., Amazon Kiro, Amazon Q Developer, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Cline, Wasabi) - Experience with AI/ML capabilities in software systems - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and building scalable distributed systems - Knowledge of flow optimization, theory of constraints, or manufacturing/industrial systems - Experience with partner integrations and enterprise software systems - Experience with robotics systems, autonomous agents, or industrial automation - Ability to balance competing interests between time, quality, and resources - Ability to work backwards from customer needs to define appropriate solutions - Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments with changing priorities - Strong problem-solving skills with ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions - Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly present technical concepts

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USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually