Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern Co-op 2026 (Robotics, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Controls, and more)

Are you passionate about robotics and research Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology Do you enjoy working on scalable research and projects in a collaborative team environment Do you want to see your science solutions directly impact millions of customers worldwide

At Amazon we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA which has made us one of the worlds most beloved brands.

Were looking for current PhD students with a passion for robotic research and applications to join us as Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-ops in 2026 to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale across. For these positions our Robotics teams at Amazon are looking for students with a specialization in one or more of the research areas in robotics such as: robotics robotics manipulation (e.g. robot arm grasping dexterous manipulation end of arm tools/end effector) autonomous mobile robots mobile manipulation movement autonomous navigation locomotion motion/path planning controls perception sensing robot learning artificial intelligence machine learning computer vision large language models human-robot interaction robotics simulation optimization and more!

Were looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrows technology. At Amazon youll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

By applying to this role you will be considered for Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-op (2026) opportunities across various Robotics teams at Amazon with different robotics research focus with internship positions available for multiple locations durations (3 to 6 months) and year-round start dates (winter spring summer fall).

Amazon intern and co-op roles follow the same internship structure. Intern/Internship wording refers to both interns and co-ops. Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions and interns should expect to work in office Monday-Friday up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.

The robotics internship join dates length location and prospective team will be finalized at the time of any applicable job your application you will be able to provide your preference of research interests start dates internship duration and location. While your preference will be taken into consideration we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the internship availability and business needs of this role.

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Are 18 years of age or older
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science Robotics Engineering Machine Learning Operations Research Mathematics or a related quantitative field
- Must be eligible for and available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship in person based out of the assigned office location for the whole duration of the internship/co-op
- At least 1 year of relevant academic research or industry experience within Robotics Computer Vision Machine Learning Optimization Manipulation Perception Motion Planning and Controls Movement Autonomous Navigation Path Planning or related
- Experience programming in Java C Python or related

- Publication(s) at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Ability to develop system prototypes
- Demonstrated ability to work on collaborative and cross-functional teams
- Drive to see a project through from research concept to working prototype
- Strong algorithm development experience
- A working knowledge of analysis of algorithms and computational complexity
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art algorithms in field of expertise
- Excellent creative problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting rate for this position is $68.65/hr. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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 Experience:

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