We are seeking an experienced Senior Applied Scientist to advance the state of the art in MLbased planning for robotic workcells in Amazon Fulfillment centers. In this role you will work across multiple teams to develop the next generation of robots which can be applied to a variety of use cases. Your solutions will allow Amazon to increase productivity and efficiency while prioritizing employee safety.
Key job responsibilities
Design adapt and implement advanced machine learning models including foundation models) for motion planning of manipulation robots
Build and test prototype robotic workcell setups to validate the performance of the solution
Partner with crossfunctional teams to rapidly create new concepts and prototypes
Work with Amazons robotics engineering and operations teams to understand their requirements and develop tailored solutions
Document the architecture performance and validation of the final system
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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!
3 years of building machine learning models for business application experience
PhD or Masters degree and 6 years of applied research experience
Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
Deep experience in motion planning for manipulation robots
Experience in creating adapting or integrating foundation models with robots
Practical experience with modern robotics frameworks like ROS 2 and Gazebo
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