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Amazon Sr. Software Development Engineer, Fulfillment Technology and Robotics in Arlington, Virginia
Description
Amazon's Fulfillment Technology and Robotics organization drives the development, execution and continuous improvement of critical solutions within the Amazon Fulfillment Network around the world. Our environment is global and complex with a variety of software and systems, including industrial machines and protocols. We are constantly innovating on behalf of the customer through the development of custom hardware and software technology solutions.
We are seeking a Senior SDE, capable of developing next-gen software platforms and automation solutions. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team and outside partners to develop and assist with critical warehouse technology. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open collaborative environment.
This individual will be involved with the development and assistance of a globally deployed technology solution. The ideal candidate will enjoy working at multiple layers of the stack from development of low level embedded systems, to developing cloud based solutions to interface with and manage fleets of real world devices.
Key job responsibilities
This individual will be responsible for the development of a complex set of backend and infrastructure tools. The ideal candidate will have experience working at multiple layers of the stack; from user-facing front-end systems to back-end software systems to cloud infrastructure and basic knowledge of control systems.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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
Our team drives the execution and continuous improvement of critical automation, robotic, and software which serves Amazon Fulfillment Network sites around the world. We do this by building automated solutions to handle things that technology does well while relying on people to handle things that humans do well. Our environment is global and complex with a variety of software and systems, including industrial machines and protocols.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
Ability to travel up to 50% and eligible for international travel
Preferred Qualifications
5+ 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 or equivalent
Experience writing technical documents
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.