Junior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Lowell, MA

Amazon Robotics is seeking a talented and motivated Software Development Engineer to join our Software Automation and Technology/Tooling (SWAT) team. We are a software team embedded in the Software org of the SEE (Systems Engineering and Evaluation) organization, building the automation frameworks, control systems, and infrastructure that enable scalable, reliable testing of next-generation robotic systems.
As an SDE on this team, you will design and implement software that directly interfaces with hardware - writing control logic for test fixtures, coordinating multi-device test sequences, collecting and processing sensor data, and building the tooling that hardware engineers rely on daily. You will work hands-on with physical systems, bridging the gap between software and hardware to automate testing workflows at the component, subsystem, and full system level.
We're looking for someone with strong software development expertise who is energized by working close to hardware. Success in this role requires comfort with reading datasheets, comprehension of communication protocols (serial, CAN, EtherCAT, etc.), and writing software that controls and coordinates physical devices. Solid software fundamentals - clean architecture, testable code, and pragmatic design choices - are essential, as is passion for applying them in an environment where code moves motors, reads sensors, and validates real-world robotic systems.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Design and implement control and coordination software for hardware test fixtures and workcells
- Develop automation scripts and frameworks that interface directly with robotic hardware (sensors, actuators, motor controllers, PLCs)
- Build reliable data collection pipelines for test measurements and hardware telemetry
- Contribute to our Automation Platform (AP) - extending and improving joint tooling used across multiple product programs
- Partner closely with Hardware Test Engineers and Hardware Development Engineers to comprehend test requirements and translate them into automated solutions
- Participate in the full development lifecycle - design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational facilitation of test infrastructure
A day in the life
On a typical day, you will work with hardware engineers and stakeholders to grasp test requirements, design control and coordination software, and drive execution on automation initiatives. You will:
- Develop and maintain software that directly controls test fixtures and uut hardware - writing sequences that coordinate sensors, actuators, and measurement devices to validate robotic systems.
- Partner with Hardware Test Engineers to translate test procedures into reliable, repeatable automation - working hands-on with physical hardware to debug, calibrate, and refine solutions.
- Contribute to the evolution of our joint Automation Platform (AP), improving tooling and libraries that the broader test engineering organization relys on. This work will have measurable impact on test coverage, throughput, and reliability.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 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
The SWAT team at Amazon Robotics builds the software infrastructure that powers automated hardware testing. We develop frameworks, tools, and services that enable rapid, reliable verification of robotic systems - aiding everything from early prototype testing through production validation. Our software helps seed quality and reliability across AR's robotics portfolio.
We work with the latest robotic solutions starting at the early prototype phase, and our team owns the end-to-end software stack that makes automated testing possible at scale.
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
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ 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
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Linux/RHEL, or experience in software development and experience in Kubernetes, Docker or containers ecosystem
- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
- Experience with hardware communication protocols (CAN bus, EtherCAT, Modbus, RS-232/485, SPI/I2C)
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks or hardware-in-the-loop testing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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, North Reading - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually