Applied Scientist II, Body Control

Position: Applied Scientist II, Whole Body Control

Description

Amazon 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 cutting‑edge 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 to push the boundaries of robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human‑robot interaction.

The role presents an opportunity to innovate with deep learning and large language models.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement whole‑body control methods for balance, locomotion, and dexterous manipulation.
• Utilize state‑of‑the‑art methods in learned and model‑based control.
• Create robust and safe behaviors for different terrains and tasks.
• Implement real‑time controllers with stability guarantees.
• Collaborate effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams to co‑design hardware and algorithms for loco‑manipulation.
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD, or Master’s degree and 2+ years of applied research experience.
• Experience with imitation learning and reinforcement learning for whole‑body control.
• Experience with methods such as hierarchical quadratic programming and model‑predictive control.
• Experience with simulation environments such as Isaac Lab, Mujoco, Drake, etc.
• Experience with developing and deploying code for real‑time controllers.
• Experience in state estimation from multiple sensor modalities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Java, C++, Python, or a related language.
• Experience working effectively across cross‑functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization.
• PhD in Robotics, with a focus on whole‑body control.
• Experience with low‑level joint torque/impedance control.
• Experience with teleoperation systems.
• Experience with robotics frameworks for fast prototyping (Matlab, ROS, etc.).

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

We offer a competitive base salary range of – USD annually, along with sign‑on payments, restricted stock units, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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