Applied Scientist II, Industrial Robotics

Position: Applied Scientist II, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Overview

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We are 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 role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy end-to-end teleoperation pipelines integrating VR/AR headsets and haptics interfaces with robotic hardware
• Implement force-feedback and tactile sensing algorithms to provide operators with a "sense of touch" to improve performance in contact-rich manipulation tasks
• Collaborate with ML teams to ensure teleoperation interfaces capture high-fidelity state-action pairs, including proprioception, visual, and force/torque data for model training
• Develop custom networking and streaming protocols to minimize operator-to-robot latency
• Conduct user studies to evaluate ergonomics, cognitive load, and telepresence effectiveness to iterate on UI/UX designs

Basic Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
• Strong track record of research in bilateral teleoperation, haptic rendering, or spatial computing
• Experience with haptics hardware (e.g., Force Dimension, HaptX, or custom wearable actuators)
• Deep experience with Unity 3D or Unreal Engine 5 for VR/AR development

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics, with a focus on teleoperation and VR/AR
• Knowledge of Control Theory (Admittance/Impedance control, Time-delay compensation)
• Understanding of 3D Computer Vision (SLAM, Hand-tracking, Point cloud processing)
• Experience programming in C, C++, Python or related language
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

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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.

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USA, MA, N.Reading - - USD annually

Company - Services LLC

Job : A3196016

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