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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer II, Applied Automation Controls/Embedded Software - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Reading, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $143,700.0 - $194,400.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Design Patterns, Device Drivers, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Build Process, Software Coding, Software Performance, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c52b89ffe406cb43 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control?, * 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience * 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience * 2+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience * 4+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience * 2+ years of Object Oriented Design experience * Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field * Experience programming with at least one software programming language * Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence * Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems, * 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience * Experience in embedded development in C/C++ ## Description We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer specializing in controls and embedded software to join our robotics team developing advanced workcell automation solutions. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy real-time control systems that orchestrate complex robotic manipulation tasks within automated workcells. You will work at the intersection of embedded systems, motion control, and distributed software architecture to deliver reliable, high-performance automation solutions for production environments., * Design and implement real-time embedded control software for robotic workcells, including motion controllers, trajectory planners, and sensor integration modules that enable precise manipulation and coordination of robotic systems. * Develop software architectures that balance real-time performance constraints with maintainability and extensibility, ensuring control systems can reliably execute complex automation sequences with microsecond-level timing precision. * Own the development of control algorithms and embedded software components within the Workcell Controls Architecture, working closely with the TCC (Transfer Cartesian Cell) orchestration layer to integrate motion primitives and coordinate multi-robot operations. * Partner with hardware teams to define control interfaces, implement device drivers, and optimize software performance for embedded platforms including PLCs, industrial PCs, and real-time operating systems. * Lead technical design reviews and contribute to architecture decisions that impact the scalability, reliability, and performance of our control systems. * Mentor team members on embedded systems best practices, real-time programming techniques, and controls engineering principles. * Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems and drive root cause analysis for control system issues. A day in the life Lead technical design reviews and contribute to architecture decisions that impact the scalability, reliability, and performance of our control systems. Mentor team members on embedded systems best practices, real-time programming techniques, and controls engineering principles. Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems and drive root cause analysis for control system issues. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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