Applied Scientist II, Industrial Robotics Group

Overview

Amazon Industrial Robotics Group is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation across 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 offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models.

System

Capabilities

We are pioneering the development of a dexterous manipulation system that:

• Enables unprecedented generalization across diverse tasks
• Enables contact‑rich manipulation in different environments
• Seamlessly integrates low‑level skills and high‑level behaviors
• Leverages mechanical intelligence, multi‑modal sensor feedback, and advanced control techniques

A Day in the Life

• Design and implement methods for Visual SLAM, navigation, and spatial reasoning
• Leverage simulation and real‑world data collection to create large datasets for model development
• Develop a hierarchical system that combines low‑level control with high‑level planning
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to co‑design hardware and algorithms for dexterous manipulation

Basic Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree and 4+ years of experience in CS, CE, ML or a related field
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or a related language
• Experience with state‑of‑the‑art SLAM techniques
• Experience with data generation in simulation and real world

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 SLAM
• Experience in robotic manipulation, LLM, VLA, MPC and RL
• Experience with robotics frameworks for fast prototyping (Matlab, ROS, etc.)

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and 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. Compensation will include a base salary, sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and additional benefits based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Base salary ranges:

USA, CA, San Francisco – $ – $ annually

USA, MA, N. Reading – $ – $ annually

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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