Software Development Engineer - AI/ML Manufacturing Automation, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)
The FactoryAI team is responsible for the development and deployment of agents that automate the workflow from business requirements through factory new product introduction deployment.
This involves building agents, working with AI/ML such as VLM/VLA/LLMs that drive robotic automation in manufacturing.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Design scalable AI/ML solutions (C#, C, C++, Python); build agents transforming business requirements into automation sequences for multi-DOF robotic stations.
- Deploy agentic workflows for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and adaptive process control.
- Integrate computer vision and deep learning for AOI, defect classification, and quality assurance. d. Build agentic AI leveraging VLM, VLA, and multi-agent frameworks to plan, execute, and monitor manufacturing tasks.
- Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing line performance; perform root cause analysis.
- Scale solutions with Contract Manufacturers.
- Document code and specifications; US manufacturing software point of contact.
- Define 3-year automation roadmap incorporating AI/ML trends.
A day in the life
As a Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for driving world-class manufacturing solutions leveraging AI/ML to create agentic workflows including artifact generation for new product introduction, automation sequence planning, and robotic automation control systems.
You will be driving development working alongside team members and 3rd party integrators as the main interface owning the design, implementation, and deployment of manufacturing automation solutions.
About the team
The FactoryAI team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team responsible for implementing agents to automate the workflow from BRD to Factory deployment of automated solutions.- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 5+ 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
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
This involves building agents, working with AI/ML such as VLM/VLA/LLMs that drive robotic automation in manufacturing.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Design scalable AI/ML solutions (C#, C, C++, Python); build agents transforming business requirements into automation sequences for multi-DOF robotic stations.
- Deploy agentic workflows for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and adaptive process control.
- Integrate computer vision and deep learning for AOI, defect classification, and quality assurance. d. Build agentic AI leveraging VLM, VLA, and multi-agent frameworks to plan, execute, and monitor manufacturing tasks.
- Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing line performance; perform root cause analysis.
- Scale solutions with Contract Manufacturers.
- Document code and specifications; US manufacturing software point of contact.
- Define 3-year automation roadmap incorporating AI/ML trends.
A day in the life
As a Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for driving world-class manufacturing solutions leveraging AI/ML to create agentic workflows including artifact generation for new product introduction, automation sequence planning, and robotic automation control systems.
You will be driving development working alongside team members and 3rd party integrators as the main interface owning the design, implementation, and deployment of manufacturing automation solutions.
About the team
The FactoryAI team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team responsible for implementing agents to automate the workflow from BRD to Factory deployment of automated solutions.- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 5+ 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
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually