senior software engineering Platform Engineer ic 5+ yrs · Posted Feb 20, 2026
$168,100 – $227,400
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Platform Engineer in the software engineering function based in N.reading, MA. The posting calls out experience with Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Compensation is listed at $168,100–$227,400 per year.

Role
Platform Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
N.reading, MA
Experience
5+ years
Department
Software Development
Posted
Feb 20, 2026
AI Summary
Design and operate cloud-native simulation platform infrastructure for robotics development on AWS. Lead CI/CD pipelines, distributed job orchestration, and automated testing for C++ and Python systems. Mentor teams and productionize advanced capabilities into scalable software systems.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

Amazon's Industrial Robotics Group 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 innovative 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 dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to help build and operate the simulation platform supporting advanced robotics development at Amazon. This role focuses on designing and scaling high-performance, cloud-native infrastructure that enables distributed simulation workloads, learning pipelines, and automated validation systems. You will play a key role in transforming advanced simulation capabilities into reliable, maintainable, and scalable software systems that accelerate robotics innovation. Key job responsibilities - Design and operate the core simulation platform infrastructure supporting large-scale robotics development and learning workloads - Architect and scale cloud-native systems in AWS, including distributed job orchestration, resource management, and cost-efficient compute utilization - Own CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and automated…

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