Principal Hardware Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics- Verification and Validation

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Childcare support

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Verification

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Salary

$163K-$221K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

65% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Principal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Equity

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About this role

Principal Hardware Engineer, Amazon Industrial Robotics- Verification and Validation Seattle, Washington, USA Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Hardware Engineer to own and architect our entire verification and validation capability for next-generation advanced robotics systems. You will establish Amazon's hardware verification and validation competency at unprecedented scale, serving as the technical authority and strategic owner for V&V frameworks, test infrastructure, and related hardware validation systems across our product line. You will build deep partnerships with internal robotics teams, architect our verification and validation infrastructure, and influence product design from concept through production deployment. You will partner with engineering leaders across the robotics organization, shape our product architecture, and define our verification and validation roadmap. Key job responsibilities Develop Verification and Validation (V&V) Plans: Work with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to create comprehensive test plans for components and systems. Hardware Requirements Verification: Verify that hardware meets defined specifications and functional requirements through targeted, value-based testing. Create Test Programs and Methods: Design test programs (Design Validation Testing and End-of-Line Testing), plans, and methods for subsystem verification tests and complete system V&V tests to support new technology and product development. Test Execution and Reporting: Execute test plans, generate test reports, and document results. Design Test Fixtures: Design, construct, and monitor specialized test fixtures for testing. Basic Qualifications: 15+ years in hardware engineering or related technical disciplines Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field Experience leading complex, multi-system projects from conception to delivery Proven track record of influencing senior leadership

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