Hardware Engineer III, Matrix Team

Hardware Development Engineer III

Do you want to solve business problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on advanced, massively scalable services technology in a fast-paced team environment? Do you love working on industry defining projects that move the needle? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate & build things for the benefit of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world's most beloved brands – it is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers play an instrumental role in utilizing innovative technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work.

Amazon problems are big and impact millions of customers, sellers, and countless products across the globe. Our path is not always easy so we are selective about who joins us on this journey. There is a certain kind of person who takes on software development problems at Amazon – someone excited by the idea creating new platforms, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company whose ship cycles are measured in weeks, not years. If this is you, come build the future with us.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary teams to develop, design, and bring to market innovative devices and services
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help guide fundamental changes in the industry
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to advanced technologies at incredible scale and speed
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use
• Architect and oversee the development of advanced sensor and optoelectronic systems for Amazon Robotics
• Own product development from concept through production, including requirements definition, design, prototyping, validation, DVT planning, and release to manufacturing
• Guide cross-functional technical choices, ensuring alignment across interdisciplinary teams, and providing structure in ambiguous problem spaces
• Mentor junior engineers, guide design reviews, manage external development partners, and communicate clearly with leadership through concise written and verbal updates

A Day in the Life

A Hardware Development Engineer III spends the day driving sensor and optoelectronic system architecture for Amazon Robotics. They lead technical discussions, clarify requirements, and make design selections across electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams. Hands-on work includes evaluating prototypes, analyzing sensor data, and guiding packaging, PCBA, and thermal integration. The engineer collaborates with operations and vendors to ensure designs scale to production. They also mentor junior engineers, document requirements and test plans, and present concise technical updates to leadership. Internal robotics product teams rely on this role to deliver robust, high-performance sensing solutions.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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: medical, dental, and vision coverage; maternity and parental leave options; paid time off (PTO); and a 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

Matrix is a fast-paced, multidisciplinary innovation team within Amazon Robotics focused on developing the next generation of sensors that enable key robotic capabilities. Our mission is to invent, architect, and deliver reliable, high-performance sensing solutions that scale across Amazon's robotics platforms. We work with a builder's mindset—rapid experimentation, deep technical ownership, and strong collaboration across electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering. Matrix values curiosity, clarity, and technical excellence, empowering engineers to drive ideas from early concept through production.