Senior Systems Dev Engineer, Compass

Are you a hands-on systems dev engineer who wants to own the entire testing ecosystem for a next-generation robot safety system from building the physical lab to defining the benchmarks that prove our algorithms work At Amazon Robotics were seeking a Senior Systems Dev Engineer who can bridge the gap between lab hardware and software development cycles ensuring our safety technology matures rapidly and reliably.

Key job responsibilities
Own the development and buildout of the new Compass lab space including hardware selection environment design and test fixture development for algorithm evaluation
Design implement and maintain the full testing suite supporting all three development loops: feasibility evaluation benchmarking/maturation and scalability/optimization
Define and track metrics across development loops to measure algorithm progress identify bottlenecks and streamline iteration cycles
Develop benchmarking frameworks and test scenarios that rigorously evaluate algorithm performance across robot platforms and operating conditions
Collaborate with algorithm developers to define test requirements acceptance criteria and pass/fail thresholds for each development stage
Own the scalability and performance testing infrastructure ensuring algorithms meet real-time and resource constraints as they move toward production


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:

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 wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

About the team
Work with the inventors of control barrier functions on a novel universal approach to safe autonomy: one that scales across mobile robots manipulators mobile manipulators and future robot platforms with dynamic stability. Youll push the boundary of safe performance by integrating safety with motion planning RL and foundation models ensuring that safety is never a blocker to robot performance. Your work will underpin robots operating alongside people at Amazons unprecendented scale.

- Experience developing test strategies and plans for complex hardware/software systems or systems of systems
- 5 years of experience in systems dev engineering test engineering or lab engineering in a robotics or embedded systems environment
- 3 years of experience with lab equipment test fixtures or physical testing environments for robotics or mechatronic systems
- Programming experience in Python and/or C for test automation
- Experience defining and tracking engineering metrics to measure development progress
- Experience working with cross-functional teams spanning hardware and software

- 5 years of experience in robotics testing including algorithm validation on physical robot platforms
- Experience building lab environments from the ground upincluding hardware procurement layout design and safety considerations
- Experience developing benchmarking frameworks for robotics algorithms (motion planning control perception)
- Knowledge of control systems dynamics or motion planning sufficient to design meaningful test scenarios
- Experience with simulation-to-real validation workflows (e.g. Gazebo Isaac Sim MuJoCo)
- Experience with data acquisition systems motion capture or sensor instrumentation for algorithm evaluation
- Familiarity with safety-critical development processes and how testing supports certification objectives
- Experience with test management tools and requirements traceability
- Experience defining development processes stage gates or maturity frameworks for algorithm development
- Strong project management skills with ability to track multiple parallel workstreams
- BS/MS in Robotics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering 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.

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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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 and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA PASADENA - 151200.00 - 204600.00 USD annually