Amazon's Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) team is seeking a Senior System Development Engineer to join their corporate-based engineering team in Automation Engineering. This role combines software development expertise with industrial automation knowledge, focusing on material handling equipment systems and distribution processes.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software and industrial systems, where you'll be responsible for driving maintenance best practices, managing complex projects, and implementing innovative solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technology in Amazon's fulfillment centers, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, and automated systems.
As a Sr System Dev Engineer, you'll collaborate with multiple teams across Operations, Engineering, and Software, making a direct impact on Amazon's customer fulfillment capabilities. The role requires strong technical expertise in both software development and control systems, combined with leadership skills to influence and develop relationships at all organizational levels.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in large-scale infrastructure, modern programming languages, and Linux/Unix environments. You'll be responsible for system optimization, performance analysis, and implementing improvements that enhance Amazon's operational efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to the continuous improvement of Amazon's fulfillment network.
This position includes travel up to 40% and requires a combination of hands-on technical work and strategic thinking. You'll be part of Amazon's culture of innovation, where every day is treated as Day One, and you'll have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the company's automated fulfillment systems.