SDE - Robot Software Framework, Industrial Robotics Group

Amazon • North Reading, MA

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About The Position

Industrial Robotics Group is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next
generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at
Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine
innovative AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to
create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans
in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of
robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class
teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous
manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. This role presents an
opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of
the latest software and AI tools for robots.

At Amazon's Industrial Robotics Group we leverage advanced robotics, machine
learning, and artificial intelligence to solve complex operational challenges at
an unprecedented scale. Our fleet of robots operates across hundreds of
facilities worldwide, working in sophisticated coordination to fulfill our
mission of customer excellence.
We are pioneering the development of a software framework that:
• Enables SLAM & Navigation at scale
• Enables unprecedented generalization, performance and robustness across
different environments
• Seamlessly integrates with the on-robot software architecture
• Integrates with human-safe safety solutions

The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing the SLAM & Navigation
stack for complex robotics systems. You will be part of a team that's
revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with their environment.
Join us in building the next generation of intelligent robotics systems that
will transform the future of automation and human-robot collaboration.

Requirements

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming in C, C++, Python or related language
• Experience with SLAM & Navigation stacks
• Experience with vision sensors and perception algorithms
• Experience with ROS / ROS2
• Experience with communication layers such as DDS, EtherCAT, LCM, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Robotics, with a focus on software frameworks and architectures
• Experience with Visual SLAM
• Experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorRT
• Experience with test driven development (TDD) in robotics software
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Design and implement critical components of the SLAM & Navigation stack that enables generalized robot mobility
• Design and integrate interfaces between the SLAM & Navigation stack and the rest of the robot brain
• Integrate SLAM & Navigation across fleets of robots
• Develop human-machine-interfaces that enable fast no-code programming for end-users
• Design components that enable metrics and data aggregation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to rapidly create new concepts and prototypes
• Document the designs, performance, and validation of the software architecture

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level