573 Software Engineers jobs in Boston

Description

The AGI team is responsibly advancing Amazon's generative AI technologies, including the company's most expansive multimodal foundation models.

As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers in design, development, test, and deployment of innovative systems that can collect and process data within a smart and passionate multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a candidate that will have an established a strong technical ability, great communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate closely with a team of Applied Scientists with expertise in specialized areas such as Natural Language Processing, and Machine Learning.

Key job responsibilities

We are looking for passionate, hard-working, and talented Software Engineers who have experience building innovative, mission critical, high volume applications that customers love. You will have an opportunity to make a large impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of cutting edge products used every day, by people you know.

• Responsible for development and maintenance of core modules and services.

• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software against aggressive schedules.

• Will work with scientists and software engineers to evaluate technical feasibility, investigate design approaches and prototype and develop new technology.

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 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

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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

Description
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers who work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.
Amazon Robotics empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.
Amazon Robotics' full-time opportunity will be based out of the Greater Boston Area or the Greater Seattle Area. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.
A day in the life
As a Software Engineer, you will:
- Identify and develop software solutions to current business problems
- Work with your manager and team to create milestones and deliverables
- Participate in daily scrums and reviews with development teams
- Develop documentation and lead reviews with other engineers
- Write code and unit tests and integrate code with other software and hardware components
- Prototype and test concepts or features, both through simulation tools and emulators and with live robotic equipment
- Work directly with customers to test software prototypes and incorporate feedback
- Utilize Amazon Robotics and Amazon engineering tools, processes and technologies
Basic Qualifications
- Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
- Bachelor's degree in computer science related fields OR 1+ years equivalent experience in software development
- Graduation date is before June 2025
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building software applications through internships, course projects, hackathons or personal projects
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse, talented team
- Experience with creative problem solving and articulating technical challenges and solutions
- Exposure to any of the following concepts: AWS and other Web Technologies, schedulers, workflows, state machines, multi-threading, and networking protocols
- Interest in Robotics including coursework or clubs
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

**Company Overview**
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.
**About the Role:**
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Software Development to lead the engineering strategy and execution for our next-generation AI and Generative AI platform. In this highly visible and impactful role, you will lead a talented and growing team of engineers focused on delivering robust, scalable, and innovative AI capabilities that are foundational to our products and customer experiences. You will be a transformational member of UKG Product & Technology group reporting to the Vice President, Engineering, UKG is who possess a unique balance of technical depth, strategic thinking, creative skills, and product development experience. This role blends deep technical leadership with organizational influence and hands-on execution. You will be accountable for driving the platform vision from concept to production, aligning AI engineering efforts across teams, and ensuring our solutions meet enterprise-grade standards of reliability, performance, and security. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the frontier of applied AI, working across functional boundaries to turn ambitious ideas into tangible value.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Technical & Strategic Leadership:
- Define and own the technical vision and strategy for our AI platform, with a strong focus on enabling scalable, responsible, and performant GenAI capabilities across multiple product lines.
- Translate research and architectural prototypes into robust, production-ready systems that serve real customer use cases at scale.
- Collaborate closely with AI architects, research scientists, product managers, and other engineering leaders to ensure alignment between long-term vision and near-term deliverables.
Engineering Execution:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of complex, AI-powered software systems-from roadmap definition through design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
- Establish and enforce strong engineering practices, including CI/CD, observability, code quality, technical design reviews, and security best practices.
- Drive platformization and reuse by building core AI infrastructure and services that are extensible, efficient, and easy to adopt by downstream teams.
Organizational Leadership:
- Build, scale, and mentor a high-performing, diverse engineering team with deep expertise in distributed systems, AI/ML, and platform development.
- Develop leaders within your team and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, psychological safety, and accountability.
- Create clarity and alignment across geographically distributed teams through crisp communication, strong planning, and effective execution.
Cross-Functional Influence:
- Partner with product management, architecture, data science, research, and design teams to shape strategy, define priorities, and deliver on key outcomes.
- Engage directly with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and occasionally customers to represent the platform's capabilities, direction, and impact.
- Act as a champion for responsible AI, working with internal policy, legal, and security teams to ensure our systems are trustworthy and compliant.
Innovation & Thought Leadership:
- Keep pace with the fast-moving AI landscape, proactively evaluating new technologies, tools, and techniques that could benefit the platform and our customers.
- Encourage a mindset of continuous learning and technical curiosity within the team, staying connected to external communities and advancing our internal thought leadership.
- Represent the company's AI engineering excellence in external forums (e.g., tech talks, publications, open-source contributions) as appropriate.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- 12+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML or GenAI systems.
- 8+ years of experience managing high-performing engineering teams, including at least 2 years at the Director level or equivalent.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, production-ready AI or ML infrastructure, platforms, or applications in a cloud-native environment.
- Deep expertise in distributed systems, modern software architectures, and frameworks for AI/ML (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, influence technical strategy, and engage with executive stakeholders.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field (PhD preferred but not required).
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with large language models, multi-modal architectures, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems.
- Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools, including model lifecycle management, monitoring, and governance.
- Hands-on experience with cloud AI platforms such as AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, or Google Vertex AI.
- Passion for building inclusive, psychologically safe teams that deliver innovative and ethically responsible AI solutions.
- A track record of collaborating across organizations to drive alignment, prioritize platform investments, and deliver business value.
**Where we're going**
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws?
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
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*Quebec candidates: While French is required for Quebec roles, use of the English language is also required due to the global nature of the business and the need to interact with UKG US headquarters and international sites?
**Présentation de l'entreprise**
Avec 80 000 clientes et clients répartis dans 150 pays, UKG est la plus grande entreprise de logiciels privée basée aux États-Unis dans le monde. Et nous ne faisons que commencer. Voulez-vous apporter vos idées audacieuses et votre esprit de collaboration à une organisation qui a encore beaucoup à construire et à réaliser? Lisez la suite.
Chez UKG, vous obtenez plus qu'un simple emploi. Le travail se fait dans un but précis. Notre équipe de Krewers est en mission pour inspirer chaque organisation à devenir un excellent lieu de travail avec notre technologie RH primée, conçue pour toutes et tous.
Ici, nous savons que vous représentez plus que votre travail. C'est pourquoi nos avantages sociaux vous aident à vous épanouir personnellement et professionnellement, des programmes de bien-être et du remboursement de droits de scolarité à U Choose - un programme de remboursement de dépenses personnalisable qui peut être utilisé pour plus de 200 besoins qui vous conviennent le mieux, à vous et à votre famille, du remboursement de prêt étudiant, à la garde d'enfants, en passant par l'assurance pour animaux de compagnie. Notre culture inclusive, nos groupes de ressources pour les employé(e)s actifs et engagés, et nos dirigeant(e)s bienveillant(e)s valorisent chaque voix et vous soutiennent dans la réalisation du meilleur travail de votre carrière. Si notre raison d'être (les personnes) vous passionne, il nous tarde de soutenir ce qui vous donne un but. Nos objectifs nous unissent, vous êtes notre source d'inspiration.
Nous recherchons un directeur du développement logiciel expérimenté et avant-gardiste pour diriger la stratégie d'ingénierie et l'exécution de notre plateforme d'IA de nouvelle génération et d'IA générative. Dans ce rôle très visible et percutant, vous dirigerez une équipe talentueuse et croissante d'ingénieurs axés sur la fourniture de capacités d'IA robustes, évolutives et novatrices qui sont fondamentales pour nos produits et nos expériences client. Vous serez un membre transformationnel du groupe UKG Product & Technology, sous la responsabilité du vice-président de l'ingénierie. UKG possède un équilibre unique entre profondeur technique, réflexion stratégique, compétences créatives et expérience en développement de produits. Ce rôle allie un leadership technique approfondi à une influence organisationnelle et à une exécution pratique. Vous serez responsable de mener la vision de la plateforme du concept à la production, de l'alignement des efforts d'ingénierie de l'IA entre les équipes et de s'assurer que nos solutions répondent aux normes de fiabilité, de performance et de sécurité de niveau entreprise. Il s'agit d'une occasion rare d'opérer à la frontière de l'IA appliquée, en travaillant au-delà des frontières fonctionnelles pour transformer des idées ambitieuses en valeur tangible.
**Principales responsabilités Leadership technique et stratégique**
- Définir et posséder la vision technique et la stratégie de notre plateforme d'IA, en mettant l'accent sur la mise en place de capacités GenAI évolutives, responsables et performantes sur plusieurs gammes de produits.
- Traduire les prototypes de recherche et d'architecture en systèmes robustes et prêts pour la production qui répondent aux cas d'utilisation réels des clients à grande échelle.
- Collaborer étroitement avec les architectes d'IA, les chercheurs scientifiques, les chefs de produits et d'autres responsables de l'ingénierie pour assurer l'alignement entre la vision à long terme et les livrables à court terme. Exécution de l'ingénierie
- Diriger le cycle de livraison de bout en bout de systèmes logiciels complexes basés sur l'IA, de la définition de la feuille de route à la conception, au développement, au déploiement et à la maintenance.
- Établir et appliquer de solides pratiques d'ingénierie, notamment CI/CD, l'observabilité, la qualité du code, les revues de conception technique et les meilleures pratiques de sécurité.
- Favorisez la plateformisation et la réutilisation en créant une infrastructure et des services d'IA de base extensibles, efficaces et faciles à adopter par les équipes en aval. Leadership organisationnel
- Bâtir, faire évoluer et encadrer une équipe d'ingénieurs performante et diversifiée dotée d'une expertise approfondie dans les systèmes distribués, l'IA/ML et le développement de plateformes.
- Développez des leaders au sein de votre équipe et encouragez une culture d'innovation, d'inclusion, de sécurité psychologique et de responsabilité.
- Créez de la clarté et de l'alignement au sein d'équipes géographiquement dispersées grâce à une communication claire, une planification solide et une exécution efficace. Influence interfonctionnelle
- Collaborez avec les équipes de gestion de produits, d'architecture, de science des données, de recherche et de conception pour façonner la stratégie, établir les priorités et obtenir des résultats clés.
- S'engager directement avec les intervenants internes, la direction exécutive et occasionnellement les clients pour représenter les capacités, l'orientation et l'impact de la plateforme.
- Agir en tant que champion de l'IA responsable, en travaillant avec les équipes internes chargées des politiques, du droit et de la sécurité pour s'assurer que nos systèmes sont fiables et conformes. Innovation et leadership éclairé
- Suivez le rythme de l'évolution rapide du paysage de l'IA, en évaluant de manière proactive les nouvelles technologies, outils et techniques qui pourraient bénéficier à la plateforme et à nos clients.
- Encourager un état d'esprit d'apprentissage continu et de curiosité technique au sein de l'équipe, en restant connecté aux communautés externes et en faisant progresser notre leadership éclairé interne.
- Représenter l'excellence de l'entreprise en matière d'ingénierie IA dans des forums externes (par exemple, des conférences techniques, des publications, des contributions open source), le cas échéant.
**Qualifications minimales**
- Plus de 12 ans d'expérience dans le développement de logiciels, dont au moins 5 ans axés sur les systèmes AI/ML ou GenAI.
- Plus de 8 ans d'expérience dans la gestion d'équipes d'ingénierie hautement performantes, dont au moins 2 ans au niveau de directeur ou équivalent.
- Expérience avérée dans la fourniture d'infrastructures, de plateformes ou d'applications d'IA ou de ML à grande échelle et prêtes pour la production dans un environnement infonuagique natif.
- Expertise approfondie des systèmes distribués, des architectures logicielles modernes et des cadres pour l'IA/ML (par exemple, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain).
- Solides compétences en communication avec la capacité d'inspirer les équipes, d'influencer la stratégie technique et d'interagir avec les parties prenantes exécutives.
- Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en informatique ou dans un domaine technique connexe (doctorat préféré mais non obligatoire).
**Qualifications préférées**
- Expérience avec de grands modèles linguistiques, des architectures multimodales ou des systèmes de génération augmentée de récupération (RAG).
- Familiarité avec les pratiques et outils MLOps, y compris la gestion du cycle de vie des modèles, la surveillance et la gouvernance.
- Expérience pratique avec les plateformes d'IA infonuagique comme AWS SageMaker, Azure ML ou Google Vertex AI.
- Passion pour la création d'équipes inclusives et psychologiquement sûres qui fournissent des solutions d'IA novatrices et éthiquement responsables.
- Un historique de collaboration entre les organisations pour favoriser l'alignement, hiérarchiser les investissements de la plateforme et offrir de la valeur commerciale.
**Notre destination**
UKG s'apprête à vivre quelque chose de vraiment spécial. À l'échelle mondiale, nous nous classons déjà au premier rang pour la gestion des ressources humaines et au deuxième rang pour la gestion du capital humain. Des dizaines de millions de personnes travaillant en première ligne commencent et terminent leur journée avec notre logiciel, et des milliards de quarts de travail sont gérés chaque année par le biais des solutions UKG aujourd'hui. Pourtant, c'est notre portefeuille de produits alimentés par l'IA et conçus pour soutenir la clientèle de toutes tailles, de tous secteurs et de toutes zones géographiques qui nous propulsera vers des lendemains encore plus radieux!
Employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi
UKG est fier d'être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et s'engage à maintenir un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'âge, au handicap, à l'état matrimonial, à la situation familiale, à l'orientation sexuelle, à la grossesse, à l'information génétique, à l'identité de genre, à l'expression de genre, à l'origine nationale, à l'ascendance, au statut de citoyen, au statut d'ancien combattant et à tout autre statut protégé par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales contre la discrimination.
Accommodement aux handicaps
UKG s'engage à fournir un accommodement aux personnes handicapées durant le processus de candidature et d'entrevue. Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement durant le processus de candidature et d'entrevue, veuillez communiquer avec nous à .
*Candidats du Québec: Bien que le français soit exigé pour les postes au Québec, l'utilisation de l'anglais est également requise en raison de la nature mondiale de l'entreprise et de ses affaires, de même que de la nécessité d'interagir avec les employés ou les partenaires du siège américain d'UKG et de ses bureaux internationaux?
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Description
Have you ever ordered a product from Amazon and been amazed at how fast you receive it? Every day, Amazon engineers are relentlessly working to decrease the time between clicking and delivery for our customers. Mechatronics & Sustainable Packaging (MSP) powers the physical engine at the heart of Amazon. MSP builds and operates software, hardware, and processes that run the global network of fulfillment centers that move many millions of units of inventory, employ tens of thousands of people, and ensure that customers get what they want when we promised we would get it to them.
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. The MSP Sortation teams build and maintain core software and services in Amazon Fulfillment Centers that help move billions of items and packages across our network and to our customers in the most efficient way possible. If you've ever bought something from Amazon, there's a very good chance that our software was directly involved in getting it to you.
If you are looking for an opportunity to solve deep technical problems and build innovative solutions in a fast paced environment working with smart, passionate software developers, this might be the role for you. A successful candidate for this position will be able to build new software from the ground up, create pragmatic solutions for complex business problems, enjoy working closely with operations staff in Amazon fulfillment centers around the world.
Key job responsibilities
As a member of this team, you will get the opportunity to own and deliver highly visible, innovative projects that directly impact the customer experience. You will be involved in driving the technical and architectural vision for a core team that touches every Amazon package, as well as all the aspects of the software development cycle including scoping, design, implementation, testing & delivery of our product. This position has great opportunity for growth as Amazon increasingly expands its fulfillment center operations.
A day in the life
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.
About the team
Mechatronics & Sustainable Packaging (MSP) powers Amazon's global fulfillment network. We invent and deliver software, hardware, and data science solutions that orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people. We harmonize the physical and virtual world so Amazon customers can get what they want, when they want it.
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 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
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Amazon Robotics develops state-of-the art robotics for Amazon's Fulfillment Centers. Amazon Fulfillment handles more individual items than any company in the world. We are combining computer vision and custom robots to solve real-world problems at huge scale. Our team partners with a variety of customers across Amazon worldwide to conceive, develop, prototype and deploy a wide range of robotic systems.
We are building a new, foundational automation system which will transform warehouse operations by combining multiple novel workcells. The team is seeking a talented and motivated Software Development Engineer to design and develop software for operating robotics systems. They will own designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing a critical automation system which will be deployed at very large scale. They will act as a key contributor to our product development roadmap and help develop software features, tools and mechanisms to operate large robotic fleets (10,000s).
Key job responsibilities
- Develop features which automate the provisioning, operation and aide of large robotic fleets
- Design and develop low level workflows that directly control machine operation with very high reliability
- Continuously simplify the overall system - including code, workflows, exception handling and integration with hardware/software components
- Debug internal and field issues; develop tools and best practices for debugging, system monitoring and troubleshooting at scale
- Implement automated testing strategies for repeatable quality
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!
Internal job description
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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of programming with C/C++, Java, Rust or similar OO language
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience creating software which controls robots or other industrial automation equipment
- Experience in low-level firmware architecture, design and development, preferably for motion control
- Knowledge of Linux kernel and device-driver development
- Familiarity with common bus protocols such as Modbus, CAN bus, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, etc.
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply leading-edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
Position Overview
Job Overview - The Amazon Robotics software team is developing a complex material handling service oriented software system for deployment across a network of large-scale Amazon Order Fulfillment Centers.
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience developing object-oriented software and/or automation frameworks and automated tests, possess good communication skills, and enjoy problem solving both independently and in team settings.
This is a hands-on position where you will be involved in everything from design to delivery of tools to support the platform and design of Amazon robotic fulfillment operations. As a software development engineer, you will be accountable for driving the technical direction of a complex software system. You will be working with a cross-functional team to prototype, design, and develop software solutions that span local, service oriented and cloud-based systems.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate is passionate about new opportunities and has a demonstrable track record of success in delivering new and foundational products and features. A commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills (to both business and technical partners) are absolute requirements. Creating reliable, scalable, and high-performance software products requires technical expertise, a sound understanding of the fundamentals of computer science and software engineering, and practical experience building large-scale distributed systems. This person has delivered high-quality technology products/services in a high-growth environment.
- Helping to drive the automation testing strategy throughout the engineering organization
- Developing automation test frameworks and automated functional tests to provide end-to-end smoke and regression test coverage
- Triaging test failures and producing triaging reports
- Writing system and feature-based test plans from functional specifications
- Executing complex test plans with an understanding of how to build new coverage into the existing automation test suite.
- Working with development organizations to understand how development changes affect ongoing test automation efforts
- Gathering metrics and providing test coverage analysis based on automated test results
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:
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!
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
- Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Experience building and designing test cases
- Experience with testing methodologies (Junit)
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 or equivalent
- Experience with distributed computing and enterprise-wide systems
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience developing automated tests of service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications
- Knowledge of scripting languages (bash, python, etc.)
- Experience using Java unit testing environments (Junit, TestNG)
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply leading-edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
Position Overview
Job Overview - The Amazon Robotics software team is developing a complex material handling service oriented software system for deployment across a network of large-scale Amazon Order Fulfillment Centers.
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience developing object-oriented software and/or automation frameworks and automated tests, possess good communication skills, and enjoy problem solving both independently and in team settings.
This is a hands-on position where you will be involved in everything from design to delivery of tools to support the platform and design of Amazon robotic fulfillment operations. As a software development engineer, you will be accountable for driving the technical direction of a complex software system. You will be working with a cross-functional team to prototype, design, and develop software solutions that span local, service oriented and cloud-based systems.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate is passionate about new opportunities and has a demonstrable track record of success in delivering new and foundational products and features. A commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills (to both business and technical partners) are absolute requirements. Creating reliable, scalable, and high-performance software products requires technical expertise, a sound understanding of the fundamentals of computer science and software engineering, and practical experience building large-scale distributed systems. This person has delivered high-quality technology products/services in a high-growth environment.
- Helping to drive the automation testing strategy throughout the engineering organization
- Developing automation test frameworks and automated functional tests to provide end-to-end smoke and regression test coverage
- Triaging test failures and producing triaging reports
- Writing system and feature-based test plans from functional specifications
- Executing complex test plans with an understanding of how to build new coverage into the existing automation test suite.
- Working with development organizations to understand how development changes affect ongoing test automation efforts
- Gathering metrics and providing test coverage analysis based on automated test results
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:
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!
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
- Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Experience building and designing test cases
- Experience with testing methodologies (Junit)
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 or equivalent
- Experience with distributed computing and enterprise-wide systems
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience developing automated tests of service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications
- Knowledge of scripting languages (bash, python, etc.)
- Experience using Java unit testing environments (Junit, TestNG)
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.