Amazon - System Development Engineer, In-House Controls, Central Engineering
The ideal candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset, demonstrate Bias for Action, and be prepared to lead complex software development and implementation for automation systems.
Basic Qualifications:- Professional software development experience (non-internship)
- Experience with designing and creating architecture for scalable systems using modern design patterns
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities for complex systems
- Excellent communication skills across diverse cultural contexts
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Experience with CODESYS development environment
- Experience building and delivering complex software systems to customers
- Knowledge of industrial automation systems
- Experience with building IOT solutions
- Substantial experience in developing and implementing control system applications for industrial automation
- Willingness to travel up to 20% accordingly with business needs
- Design, develop, and implement software solutions for automation systems
- Lead global deployments of software projects
- Manage high-impact software releases to ensure minimal operational disruption
- Train and mentor engineering team members
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to engineering reviews, impacting solutions for systems and architecture
- Analyze system performance and provide optimization recommendations
About the team
Our In-House Controls (IHC) team within World-Wide Central Engineering develops, deploys, and scales automated solutions globally. We deliver pioneering solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing and new facilities worldwide. IHC will develop and deploy the software for all future WW AMZL automation, from software design through to commissioning and deployment and operational on-call support. The key benefits of our approach include:- Standardised, integrator-agnostic control systems for all AMZL automation, reducing the requirement to develop and maintain bespoke solutions for each piece of automation.
- Control of development, deployment, fault finding and future upgrades, removing dependency on vendors.
- Generation of data and metrics to drive future improvements, removing dependency on vendors and ensuring comprehensive data collection.
As our In-House Controls team expands to meet the growing demands of global automation, this role offers significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement. The growth of our team will create new leadership positions and specialized roles, providing pathways for individual progression and the chance to shape the future of our automation initiatives.- -Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field
- -Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
- -Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
- -Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
- • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 2+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby- Master's degree in a related STEM field
- Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/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.