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Amazon Software Dev Engineer II, Global Edge Compute (Amazon Robotics) in Austin, Texas
Description
The Amazon Robotics Global Edge Compute team owns a cutting-edge initiative at the forefront of Amazon's robotics and automation efforts. We are building a groundbreaking platform to manage 1.5 million devices across 4,000 locations worldwide, enabling Amazon to revolutionize its logistics and fulfillment operations. Our team plays a pivotal role in supporting Amazon's newest and most innovative robotics programs, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automation and reshaping the future of e-commerce.
As part of this dynamic and forward-thinking team, you'll have the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that drive Amazon's robotics strategy. We foster a culture that encourages personal and professional growth, empowering our team members to continually expand their skills and knowledge. Work-life balance is a priority for us, and we strive to create an environment where our team can thrive both professionally and personally.
As Software Engineer II, you will join a team of engineers to building an Infrastructure Automation and Validation Platform- a modern, flexible, pre-production development environment. This platform will provide developers flexibility to recreate our entire system, or any part, for testing and development and enable our customers to validate new OS and software builds safely before releasing to production.
Preferred Skills:
3+ years of experience building services via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Proficient in programming languages like Python, Go, or Java.
Proficient in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools.
Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Additional Preferred Skills:
Experience with robotic systems or industrial automation platforms.
Knowledge of edge computing architectures and distributed systems.
Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.
Background in site reliability engineering (SRE) or production systems management.
Key job responsibilities
Build a scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure automation and validation system using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
Implement automated testing and validation frameworks to ensure system reliability and quality.
Implement security best practices and adhere to compliance requirements for cloud services.
Contribute to the team's continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process optimization and implementing solutions.
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:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you!
At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
Our team is tight-knit and operates primarily out of Austin. We have a mix of experience levels, and work in a broad, collaborative space that has something for everyone. We care about the development of our engineers and are invested in helping each other attain our career goals.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Austin, TX, USA
Basic Qualifications
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
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
3+ years of experience building services via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Proficient in programming languages like Python, Go, or Java.
Proficient in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools.
Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience with robotic systems or industrial automation platforms.
Knowledge of edge computing architectures and distributed systems.
Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.
Background in site reliability engineering (SRE) or production systems management.
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