Systems Development Engineer, Grocery Robotics & Automation

Description

Amazon is now searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Systems Development Engineer to be a part of our global initiative of developing and delivering the next generation of world-class automation systems for grocery applications. The System Development Engineer (SysDev) will be part of a new product/technology development cycle and responsible for successful delivery of automation systems for further testing and evaluation. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior engineering experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, including development, design, implementation, enhancement, and support. You will serve as a liaison between numerous teams including our grocery partners, IT teams, Deployment teams and our vendors helping to lead the charge for GRAS driving IT support. The majority of the responsibilities will be driving the delivery of technologies and will coordinate with other Amazon IT teams or vendors on network design, failover testing, server hardware specifications, and setup of the final solution for launch.

• Act as single threaded owner for integration of vendor network solutions into internal standards
• Participate in design reviews
• Act as conduit between 3P vendor teams and internal stakeholders

This role builds relationships across a cross functional team and capture and synthesize the voice of the customer. Their primary goal is to collaborate on system network design and support field activities integrating, deploying, and troubleshooting solutions for new advanced technology systems; act as a liaison for internal and external resources and be on call as needed to support downtime events.

As a working leader, you are able to take the lead on the implementation and delivery of complex system designs and advanced technology in ambiguous and complex problem spaces. You integrate systems for safety, security, stability, and efficiency. You participate in the full system development life cycle, working within broadly defined parameters, including test plan execution and solution quality needs. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open collaborative environment. Amazon’s culture encourages innovation and expects engineers to take a high-level of ownership in solving complex problems.
Come help us make history!

Key job responsibilities
• Establish and maintain a safe work environment following all local, State and Amazon specific standards and requirements.
• Perform assessments for new 3P automation technology
• Support the network installation of complex cross-functional projects.
• Contribute materially to network and security discussions by identifying network requirements of robotics systems and how they can be integrated into existing Amazon network VLANs, ACLs, etc.
• Deep dive technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications, robotic and automation integration, and vendor commissioning content and expectations.
• Conduct design reviews and support execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including network architecture, equipment specifications, and site layout.
• Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.
• Operational knowledge of common enterprise switching and routing platforms.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP networking, routing, Network Security architecture, and core technologies (such as IP, TCP, load balancers, firewalls, ACLs, DNS, DHCP).
• Knowledge of fail over protection and design for IT infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- 3+ years of contributing to automation for new and current system experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Experience with distributed systems at scale

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.