Software Development Engineer

Job description

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 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 need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

The Amazon Robotics Concept Simulation team is a core group of software developers and data scientists dedicated to simulating the next generation of robotic solutions. We accelerate Amazon's growth by evaluating and optimizing new designs and technologies before construction even starts. By building the core technology needed to quickly evaluate concepts and experimenting with new designs, we help guide the use of robotics in future applications.

This is a hands-on position where you will be involved in everything from requirements gathering to design and delivery of new software. As a software development engineer, you will be responsible for driving the technical direction of a complex software system. At the same time, you will work closely with data scientists to investigate and optimize the performance of new designs. 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.

A commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills (with 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.

The ideal candidate is passionate about new opportunities and has a demonstrable track record of success in delivering new and foundational products and features. Additionally, a commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills (with 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.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Completed BS in Computer Science or equivalent
· 3+ years of experience building successful production software platforms and systems
· 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java or C++ as well as other high-level languages such as Objective-C and Python
· Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
· Experience developing cloud software services and an understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability.