Senior Applied Scientist

Description

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'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 pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models.

At Amazon Industrial Robotics we leverage advanced robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to solve complex operational challenges at an unprecedented scale. Our fleet of robots operates across hundreds of facilities worldwide, working in sophisticated coordination to fulfill our mission of customer excellence.

We are pioneering the development of 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

• Leverage mechanical intelligence, multi-modal sensor feedback and advanced control techniques.

The ideal candidate will contribute to research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancement and practical implementation in robotics. You will be part of a team that's revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with their environment.

Join us in building the next generation of intelligent robotics systems that will transform the future of automation and human-robot collaboration.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement methods for dexterous manipulation with single and dual arm manipulation

• 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

• Utilize state-of-the-art manipulation models and optimal control techniques

• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to co-design hardware and algorithms for dexterous manipulation

Basic Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience

• Experience with state-of-the-art in robotic manipulation models

• Experience with data generation in simulation and real world

• Experience in developing techniques that utilize multi-modal sensor data from the arm and hands

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language

• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization

• PhD in Robotics, with focus on dexterous manipulation

• Experience in motion primitives, vision-language-action models, and model predictive control

• Experience with robotics frameworks for fast prototyping (Matlab, ROS, etc.)

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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. Learn more about our benefits at .

USA, MA, N.Reading - 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually