DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to help build the future of autonomous delivery at Amazon. In this role, you will contribute to the technical development of our autonomous vehicle program, implementing solutions that will transform last-mile delivery across our global network.
You will play an important role in developing technology that will transform the future of delivery, working on challenging problems at unprecedented scale. Your work will contribute to the development of autonomous systems that will operate across diverse environments, delivering millions of packages daily while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key job responsibilities

• Implement and develop autonomous vehicle systems components, including sensor integration and vehicle integration
• Contribute to technical decisions across teams, balancing innovation with practical implementation
• Develop integration solutions for autonomous driving software with purpose-built delivery vehicles
• Implement and maintain standards for safety-critical autonomous systems
• Evaluate technology options and provide input on build vs. buy decisions for key components
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a strong engineering culture
• Work with external partners, including OEMs, sensor providers, and technology companies
• Support development of autonomous vehicle systems while adhering to industry standards and regulatory frameworks

About the team
The Last Mile Delivery Automation organization at Amazon is pioneering the development of autonomous delivery solutions to revolutionize the final leg of package delivery. LMDA combines robotics, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence to create safe and efficient delivery solutions that will transform how packages reach customers. Currently in early development stages, our charter encompasses the complete autonomous delivery ecosystem, from full-size delivery vans to last hundred yards robots, with plans to begin initial pilots by late 2025.
Within LMDA, the Vehicle Integration team serves as the crucial bridge between autonomous software systems and physical vehicle platforms. We are responsible for creating the foundational architecture that enables autonomous software to seamlessly control and monitor vehicle operations. Our team designs and implements the critical interfaces between perception, planning, and control systems with the vehicle’s drive-by-wire capabilities, sensor suite, and computing infrastructure. Working closely with both autonomy software teams and vehicle manufacturers, we ensure that all systems work together reliably and safely. The team is currently focused on developing the integration architecture for our first autonomous delivery vehicle prototype, establishing the standards and frameworks that will eventually scale across our entire autonomous fleet.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ 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
  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 Company’s 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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  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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

• Implement and develop autonomous vehicle systems components, including sensor integration and vehicle integration
• Contribute to technical decisions across teams, balancing innovation with practical implementation
• Develop integration solutions for autonomous driving software with purpose-built delivery vehicles
• Implement and maintain standards for safety-critical autonomous systems
• Evaluate technology options and provide input on build vs. buy decisions for key components
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a strong engineering culture
• Work with external partners, including OEMs, sensor providers, and technology companies
• Support development of autonomous vehicle systems while adhering to industry standards and regulatory framework