Sr. Manager, System Validation

Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. 

We are seeking an experienced System development lead for end-to-end validation and verification efforts for advanced robotics and mobile manipulation systems. This role requires deep expertise in hardware and software, with the ability to build and scale comprehensive test labs and strategies for complex electromechanical systems operating in dynamic industrial environments.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead a multi-disciplinary hardware engineering team developing verification and validation plans for HW.
- Define and drive the overall system verification and validation strategy aligned with product development roadmaps
- Partner with HW design/mechanical/electrical/manufacturing teams to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable robotic solutions
- Plan ahead to avoid hardware and software defects and drive any problems to zero
- Thrive in an entrepreneurial and ambiguous environment, making high-judgment decisions with incomplete information

About the team
You'll join a team building next-generation robotic systems designed for real-world industrial environments. We integrate autonomy, dexterous manipulation, and robust mechanical design to create systems that work safely and reliably alongside people. This role reports to senior technical leadership and collaborates across hardware engineering, software development, applied science, and operations teams.

- 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Knowledge of infrastructure automation delivered through the software development lifecycle in an API-enabled environment, including agile development, software architecture/patterns, and modern cloud services
- Knowledge of the tools of the trade, including a variety of modern programming languages (Rust, Java, C/C++), and a solid understanding of the Linux operating system
- Experience in planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software
- Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure products that support Tier-1 mission critical services with a focus on privacy, security, availability, and efficiency

- 5+ years of managing managers experience
- 10+ years of direct work with cloud hosting technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.) experience
- Experience directly working with cloud hosting technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Experience in managing managers
- Experience with AWS platforms, services, and design patterns
- Experience with distributed systems at scale

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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 - 197,900.00 - 267,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 197,900.00 - 267,800.00 USD annually