Sr. Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics
Sr. Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics
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06-05-2025
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06-05-2025
Job Description
Amazon Robotics is seeking Applied Scientists to join our perception planning and foundation model team in developing Mobile Manipulators for new robotic applications. As part of an exceptional group of scientists and engineers you will help build the platform and architecture for advanced robotics systems. This includes developing onboard perception mapping highlevel task planning wholebody motion planning and sensingbased closedloop control software along with endtoend foundation models. Youll collaborate with a worldclass hardware team while utilizing stateoftheart simulation tools and embodied AI technology.
Key job responsibilities
Specific areas of focus may include (but are not limited too):
* Scene perception fusing multiple sensing modalities simultaneously detecting and tracking many 3D objects in spatially complex and timevarying workspaces.
* Visual servoing and impedance (force) based control to achieve the highest levels of spatial precision.
* Experimenting and evaluating new sensors and new mechanical embodiment designs.
* Highlevel task planning for longrunning and ambiguous automation roles with broad exception paths.
* Wholebody motion planning with tiered levels of dynamic fidelity and time horizons to trade off performance completeness and computational complexity.
* Localization challenges in new and unstructured environments.
* Developing machinelearning capabilities and infrastructure for robotic perception and motion integrating the latest vision language action models to expand generalizability beyond the state of the art.
* Optimizing runtime performance of robotic algorithms by exploiting underlying hardware acceleration capabilities.
* Building frameworks for largescale replay and analysis of events in prerecorded sensor data.
* Building frameworks to monitor and manage resource utilization on embedded compute platform.
* Building visualization tools for analyzing and debugging robot behavior.
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
Our multidisciplinary team combines Applied Scientists and Software Engineers who specialize in Deep Learning Foundation Models (including LLMs VLMs and VLAs) Computer Vision SLAM Motion Planning and Controls. We are dedicated to developing robust software solutions that leverage stateoftheart sensor technologies and algorithms to ensure safe efficient operation of autonomous mobile robots across Amazons fulfillment and transportation network. While we approach our mission with utmost dedication and commitment we maintain an enjoyable work environment. Indeed theres nothing more exciting than being at the forefront of robotics development.
5 years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience
PhD or Masters degree and 6 years of applied research experience
Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
3 years of applied research experience
Hands on experience with robotics specifically in the area of manipulation.
Experience with modeling tools such as R scikitlearn Spark MLLib MxNet Tensorflow numpy scipy etc.
Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop Spark etc.
Experience with mobile manipulation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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.
Key job responsibilities
Specific areas of focus may include (but are not limited too):
* Scene perception fusing multiple sensing modalities simultaneously detecting and tracking many 3D objects in spatially complex and timevarying workspaces.
* Visual servoing and impedance (force) based control to achieve the highest levels of spatial precision.
* Experimenting and evaluating new sensors and new mechanical embodiment designs.
* Highlevel task planning for longrunning and ambiguous automation roles with broad exception paths.
* Wholebody motion planning with tiered levels of dynamic fidelity and time horizons to trade off performance completeness and computational complexity.
* Localization challenges in new and unstructured environments.
* Developing machinelearning capabilities and infrastructure for robotic perception and motion integrating the latest vision language action models to expand generalizability beyond the state of the art.
* Optimizing runtime performance of robotic algorithms by exploiting underlying hardware acceleration capabilities.
* Building frameworks for largescale replay and analysis of events in prerecorded sensor data.
* Building frameworks to monitor and manage resource utilization on embedded compute platform.
* Building visualization tools for analyzing and debugging robot behavior.
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
Our multidisciplinary team combines Applied Scientists and Software Engineers who specialize in Deep Learning Foundation Models (including LLMs VLMs and VLAs) Computer Vision SLAM Motion Planning and Controls. We are dedicated to developing robust software solutions that leverage stateoftheart sensor technologies and algorithms to ensure safe efficient operation of autonomous mobile robots across Amazons fulfillment and transportation network. While we approach our mission with utmost dedication and commitment we maintain an enjoyable work environment. Indeed theres nothing more exciting than being at the forefront of robotics development.
5 years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience
PhD or Masters degree and 6 years of applied research experience
Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
3 years of applied research experience
Hands on experience with robotics specifically in the area of manipulation.
Experience with modeling tools such as R scikitlearn Spark MLLib MxNet Tensorflow numpy scipy etc.
Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop Spark etc.
Experience with mobile manipulation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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.
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