Principal Software Engineer Job Listing at Amazon in Woburn, MA

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Principal Software Engineer

Job ID 203316
Location US-MA-Woburn
Posted Date 1/16/2013
Company Kiva Systems, LLC

Position Category Software Development
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Job Description
Kiva Systems was recently acquired by Amazon.com and we are continuing to experience high growth. Kiva Systems, Inc. uses game-changing automation technology for distribution centers that helps companies simplify operations and reduce costs while increasing strategic flexibility.

Using hundreds of autonomous mobile robots and sophisticated control software, the Kiva Mobile-robotic Fulfillment System enables extremely fast cycle times with reduced labor requirements, from receiving to picking to shipping.

Kiva is looking formultiplesoftware engineersat the mid-senior levelwho are talented, mature, motivated, and enjoy working in a fast paced development organization.

As a Kiva software engineer, you will design, implement and test key components of Kiva's warehouse automation system software and applications, collaborating cross-functionally to define clear requirements, deliverables, and test cases.

Basic Qualifications
Candidates will have the following qualifications:

* BS/MS in Computer Science
* 4+ years of experience developing object oriented software with Java and/or C++
* Experience designing and implementing highly available soft real-time system
Preferred Qualifications

* Strong background in developing complex enterprise class software running on embedded or server platforms a plus
* Solid understanding of one or more of the following technologies:
* Spring, JBoss, Hibernate, JAXB, JMS, JDBC, JAXB, JUnit, REST, Swing, XML, Microsoft MQ/IBM Websphere MQ
* Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently and in team settings
* Strong communication skills and effective team player
* Familiarity with fast growing companies and the associated deadlines and high-energy culture that goes along with launching new products