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Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics

Amazon

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Base salary $143,700  to $194,400

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in North Reading, MA

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  • LocationNorth Reading, MA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

Join Amazon Robotics and help transform how the world moves goods through innovative robotic solutions. As a Software Engineer II, you'll partner with a talented, multidisciplinary team to design and develop the sensor and compute components that power our robotic systems, directly impacting the experiences of millions of customers worldwide.

We are seeking an passionate, talented and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to spearhead the research and development of next generation sensor and compute technology in robotics. We are a cross-disciplinary team aiming to enable broad use cases of sensor technology in Amazon Fulfillment network.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and sensors. The candidate should have strong technical expertise to deliver independently, as well as great stewardship skills to drive multiple projects with internal teams and external partners. We will guide you to make this journey fulfilling, rewarding and fun.

Key job responsibilities

  • Research emerging sensor technologies and evaluate potential applications in Amazon fulfillment network.
  • Partner with hardware, software, test and operations teams as well as third party suppliers to develop next generation 2D & 3D sensors and computers.
  • Architect software design, define requirements, write system specification and create test plans.
  • Design and develop embedded software including device drivers and camera drivers.
  • Advise internal teams on sensor stack design and integration.
  • Aide product release to manufacturing and customer deployment.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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

The Matrix team builds cloud and edge solutions used across Amazon Robotics.

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
  • 3+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
  • 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
  • 2+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
  • Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
  • Experience with embedded Linux Kernel, device drivers and build.
  • Familiar with electronic schematics, board bring up and test equipment (such as signal analyzers, oscilloscopes etc.)
  • Experience with sensors, including but not limited to camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight sensors, Radar, and Lidar.

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, North Reading - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($143,700) is above 36% of the 393 Software Engineering roles in Massachusetts listed on this site; 29 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $134,250 to $172,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 5, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Embedded Software Development Engineer - Sensor & Compute, Amazon Robotics (this listing)$143,700 - $194,400
Software Developer II, Cosmos$143,700 - $194,400
Software Dev Engineer, AWS WAF Bot Control and Fraud Prevention$143,700 - $194,400
Software Development Engineer, Robotics Development and Packaging Innovation$143,700 - $194,400
SDE II, Aspen$143,700 - $194,400
Software Development Engineer$143,700 - $194,400
Software Development Engineer, StoreGen$143,700 - $194,400

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Amazon roles · How to read the bar

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2026-08-24
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USA, MA, North Reading - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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