System Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics Portfolio, Global Central RME Team

Global technology and e-commerce company pioneering in robotics and automation for fulfillment operations
$89,200 - $185,000
Robotics
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Robotics · AI

Description For System Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics Portfolio, Global Central RME Team

Join Amazon's Central RME Amazon Robotics Portfolio Team as a System Development Engineer and help shape the future of automated fulfillment! This role puts you at the forefront of developing and supporting software systems that drive the maintenance, reliability, and operations of Amazon's global fleet of robotics.

As a System Development Engineer, you'll be the primary point of contact for internal customers and partners, bridging the gap between field operations and engineering teams. You'll create innovative solutions to improve robot availability, performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness across Amazon's vast network. The role involves diving deep into data from various sources, including databases, PLCs, sensors, and maintenance records to identify improvement opportunities and drive data-informed decision-making.

Your work will directly impact hundreds of thousands of robotic assets across Amazon's global network, ensuring optimal performance and availability. You'll leverage cutting-edge technologies including cloud computing, AI/ML, and automation to scale team efficiency and drive insights. The position requires a balance of technical expertise and business acumen, as you'll need to find optimal solutions while maintaining focus on standards, scalability, and supportability.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with modern programming languages, infrastructure automation, and Linux/Unix environments. Experience with AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is highly valued. You'll need strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams worldwide.

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $89,200 to $185,000 per year based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and parental leave options. With up to 25% travel required to various global sites, this position offers unique opportunities for hands-on experience with world-class automated systems while making a significant impact on Amazon's robotics operations.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics Portfolio, Global Central RME Team

  • Develop cloud-based data tools, analytics, and reporting systems to optimize robotics operations
  • Create and deploy proof-of-concept and minimum viable products for field testing
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and AWS CDK
  • Implement proactive issue detection, monitoring, and reporting systems
  • Leverage automation, ML, and AI to drive insights and scale team efficiency
  • Document system designs, runbooks, and internal processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve robotics maintenance and reliability
  • Analyze large-scale data from various sources to identify improvement opportunities
  • Participate in failure analysis and incident review processes

Requirements For System Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics Portfolio, Global Central RME Team

Python
Java
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
  • Experience with Linux/Unix
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to various sites globally

Benefits For System Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics Portfolio, Global Central RME Team

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan

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