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Amazon Embedded Software Development Manager, Sensor and Compute, Amazon Robotics in North Reading, Massachusetts
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, collaborative team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting 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 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.
The Amazon Robotics Sensor and Compute Team is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Embedded Software Manager to lead the development of next generation sensors and computers from concept to production. The ideal candidate is excited about the robotic sensing and compute technologies, and is passionate about delivering high quality hardware and embedded software products in a hyper-growth environment where priorities could shift fast. You excel at leading developers, driving operational excellence, and have a track record of building strong engineering teams.
As a member of the leadership team, you will make a huge impact on everything from our technology roadmap and product vision, to the architecture of the products, to the culture we build, and to our customer experiences.
Key job responsibilities
Hire and develop the best. Grow and develop a team of embedded software engineers, and empower them to achieve their career goals.
Lead the team to deliver high quality sensor and compute products to meet customer and business needs.
Provide technical leadership by contributing to architecture and design discussions, driving best practices and ensuring highest quality of the team’s deliverables.
Collaborate with cross functional partner teams such as hardware, software, testing, manufacturing and operations teams, as well as third party suppliers.
Drive the team’s operational excellence through mechanisms and process improvement.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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!
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
3+ years of engineering team management experience
3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience partnering with product or program management teams
5+ years of development experience within an embedded or robotic environment which must include direct, hands-on experience of full embedded software development cycle, including design, development, build, release, manufacturing, deployment and service.
Knowledge of engineering best practices and patterns for the software development, such as coding standards, code reviews, source control management, CI/CD, testing, certification.
BA/BS/MS/PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
Experience with sensors, including but not limited to camera, stereo camera, time-of-flight sensors, Radar, and Lidar.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to support domestic and international travel as required by the program.
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