Senior Applied Scientist - SLAM and Calibration Amazon Robotics
Senior Applied Scientist - SLAM and Calibration Amazon Robotics
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15-03-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 150400 - 260000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
15-03-2025
Job Description
The Amazon Robotics Autonomous Mobility software team develops the autonomy software that powers Proteus Amazons first fully autonomous warehouse robot. We are looking for a Senior Applied Scientist to join our perception and localization team. You will be part of an exceptional group of engineers building the platform and architecture for our onboard mapping perception motion planning and control software. In addition you will collaborate with engineers and scientists across the team to develop and enhance our realtime multirobot simulation capabilities.
Key job responsibilities
Specific areas of focus may include (but are not limited too):
Researching designing and implementing scientific approaches for sensor calibration including cameras and LIDARs.
Researching designing and implementing scientific approaches for SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping).
Supporting and improving the largescale deployment of a SLAM system shared across an autonomous robot fleet.
Evaluating and integrating new sensing modalities into an existing autonomy software stack.
Optimizing runtime performance of autonomy algorithms by exploiting underlying hardware acceleration capabilities.
Building frameworks for largescale replay and analysis of events in prerecorded sensor data.
Deliver high quality production level code (C or Python) and support systems in production.
Collaborate with other functional teams in a robotics organization.
Collaborate with hardware engineering team members on developing systems from prototyping to production level.
Work with stakeholders across hardware and operations teams to iterate on system design and implementation.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
About the team
We are a multidisciplinary team of collaborative Applied Scientists and Software Engineers with expertise in Computer Vision SLAM motion planning and controls. Our mission is to deliver a robust software solution the utilizes stateoftheart sensor technologies and algorithms to enable safe and efficient operation of autonomous mobile robots throughout the Amazon fulfillment and transportation network. We take this mission seriously and work hard to achieve it but we have a lot of fun along the way. After all whats more fun than building robots
Proven experience in robotic perception SLAM or computer vision.
M.S. or PhD in Engineering Sciences Mathematics or similar fields.
Excellent C or python programming skills including debugging performance analysis and test design.
PhD and 7 years of relevant industry or academic research experience in developing algorithms for robotic perception.
Expertise in C Python or any object oriented programming language.
Expertise in SLAM 3D reconstruction sensor calibration or related fields.
Experience using sensors such as cameras LIDAR radar sonar GPS IMU etc.
Track record delivering complex algorithms on robotic devices.
GPU programming experience (CUDA/OpenCL).
Publications in robotics and computer vision conferences and journals.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key job responsibilities
Specific areas of focus may include (but are not limited too):
Researching designing and implementing scientific approaches for sensor calibration including cameras and LIDARs.
Researching designing and implementing scientific approaches for SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping).
Supporting and improving the largescale deployment of a SLAM system shared across an autonomous robot fleet.
Evaluating and integrating new sensing modalities into an existing autonomy software stack.
Optimizing runtime performance of autonomy algorithms by exploiting underlying hardware acceleration capabilities.
Building frameworks for largescale replay and analysis of events in prerecorded sensor data.
Deliver high quality production level code (C or Python) and support systems in production.
Collaborate with other functional teams in a robotics organization.
Collaborate with hardware engineering team members on developing systems from prototyping to production level.
Work with stakeholders across hardware and operations teams to iterate on system design and implementation.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
About the team
We are a multidisciplinary team of collaborative Applied Scientists and Software Engineers with expertise in Computer Vision SLAM motion planning and controls. Our mission is to deliver a robust software solution the utilizes stateoftheart sensor technologies and algorithms to enable safe and efficient operation of autonomous mobile robots throughout the Amazon fulfillment and transportation network. We take this mission seriously and work hard to achieve it but we have a lot of fun along the way. After all whats more fun than building robots
Proven experience in robotic perception SLAM or computer vision.
M.S. or PhD in Engineering Sciences Mathematics or similar fields.
Excellent C or python programming skills including debugging performance analysis and test design.
PhD and 7 years of relevant industry or academic research experience in developing algorithms for robotic perception.
Expertise in C Python or any object oriented programming language.
Expertise in SLAM 3D reconstruction sensor calibration or related fields.
Experience using sensors such as cameras LIDAR radar sonar GPS IMU etc.
Track record delivering complex algorithms on robotic devices.
GPU programming experience (CUDA/OpenCL).
Publications in robotics and computer vision conferences and journals.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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