Advanced Robotics Electrical Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics
Amazon · San Francisco, CA · Hardware Development
About this role
Amazon is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Francisco, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems and roughly 6–10 years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $157,900–$213,600 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Hardware Development
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2025
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Job description
from Amazon careersWe are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to lead the design and integration of electrical systems or subsystems for high-degree-of-freedom robotic platforms. This role involves architecting the robot’s power distribution, sensor wiring, and embedded electrical infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing across the full electrical system for advanced robotics platforms including power distribution, sensing, compute, motor controllers, communication infrastructure, battery system and power electronics in close collaboration with mechanical, controls and software engineers. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high-performance, reliable operation of complex electromechanical systems under real-world conditions. Key job responsibilities * Electrical system architect / owner for power electronics, actuation, PCBAs, battery, ware harness specs and high speed electrical/communications protocols * Design, develop and integrate power distribution, embedded electronics, motor controllers and safety-critical circuits for complex robotic systems * Own board layout of PCBAs including SoCs, microcontrollers, sensors, power devices, etc. using Cadence OrCAD/Allegro or equivalent tools. Oversee bring-up and validation * Determine appropriate high speed electrical and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, EtherCAT, USB, etc) for reliable and efficient system operation * Specify and design custom power electronics and power distribution boards to meet performance, thermal, and safety requirements * Design and route all cabling and…