Principal Software Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics- Simulation

Amazon

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Cross-Functional, Distributed Computing, Functional Decomposition, Industrial Robotics, Integration Testing, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Patents, Physics, Product Design, Quality Assurance Methodology, Rapid Prototyping, Requirements Management, Robotics, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Simulation, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Publications, Technical Research, Technical Strategy, Test Automation, Testability, Testing, Validation Testing, Virtualization
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to own and architect our entire simulation and automation capability for next-generation advanced robotics systems. You will establish Amazon's simulation and automation competency from the ground up at unprecedented scale, serving as the technical authority and strategic owner for simulation frameworks, automation pipelines, and related software systems across our product line. You will build deep partnerships with internal robotics teams, architect our simulation infrastructure, and influence product design from concept through production deployment. This role requires mastery of simulation engineering-from building high-fidelity physics-based models to scaling automated testing and validation at volume-combined with a career establishing software platforms, managing complex technical programs, and leading cross-functional initiatives. You will partner with engineering leaders across the robotics organization, shape our product architecture for testability and automation, and define our simulation roadmap. Key job responsibilities End-to-End Architectural Vision for Autonomous Validation: Provide the architectural vision for a digital twin-based, AI-driven autonomous validation framework using simulation as the baseline. Influence cross-org deliverables to meet the architectural vision and disambiguate technical needs from a validation perspective. Digital Twin Enablement: Enable software hooks to realize digital twin capabilities and enable launchable instances of these digital twins with comprehensive metrics and observability. Adversary Testing & Platform Integration: Interface with the platform team to enable adversary testing of the simulation platform, ensuring robustness and resilience under edge-case and failure-mode scenarios. Virtualized Dynamic Environments for Field Testability: Provide virtualized dynamic environments that allow for realizing the testability of software in field environments, enabling rapid iteration and validation without physical deployment. Safety Qualification through Simulation: Provide virtualized dynamic environments to qualify software for safety, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enabling rigorous validation of autonomous behaviors prior to real-world deployment. Basic Qualifications 15+ years in software engineering or related technical disciplines Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field Experience leading complex, multi-system projects from conception to delivery Proven track record of influencing senior leadership and driving technical decisions Demonstrated ability to design and implement large-scale distributed systems Preferred Qualifications M.S. Engineering or related technical field Experience in functional decomposition with ability to lead teams to perform model-based simulation engineering, systems engineering, system architecture requirements, technical analysis, and technology research Experience in rapid prototyping and agile testing methodologies applied to systems and automation Technical Publications and Patents Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, MA, N.Reading - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles