Applied Science Manager, Frontier AI Robotics

Do you want to create intelligent adaptable robots with global impact

We are seeking an experienced Applied Science Manager to lead a team of talented applied scientists and software engineers developing and deploying advanced manipulation strategies and algorithms. You will drive innovation that enables manipulation in high-contact high-density and diverse conditions with the speed and reliability that will delight our customers. Collaborating with cross-functional teams across hardware software and science you will deliver reliable and high-performing solutions that will scale across geographies applications and conditions.

You should enjoy the process of solving real-world problems that quite frankly havent been solved at scale anywhere before. Along the way we guarantee youll get opportunities to be a disruptor prolific innovator and a reputed problem solversomeone who truly enables robotics to significantly impact the lives of millions of consumers.

A day in the life
- Prioritize being a great people manager: motivating rewarding and coaching your diverse team is the most important part of this role. You will recruit and retain top talent and excel in people and performance management tasks.
- Set a vision for the team and create the technical roadmap that deliver results for customers while thinking big for future applications.
- Guide the research design deployment and evaluation of complex motion planning and control algorithms for contact-rich cluttered real-world manipulation problems.
- Work closely with perception hardware and software teams to create integrated robotic solutions that are better than the sum of their parts.
- Implement best practices in applied research and software development managing project timelines resources and deliverables effectively.

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 full-time 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 scientists or machine learning engineers management experience
- 6 years of applied research experience
- Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
- PhD or Masters degree and 4 years of industry or academic research experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing certification and livesite operations
- Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application
- Strong understanding of robotic manipulation motion planning control theory and robotics.

- Experience hiring and growing top talent
- Experience leading and delivering complex interdisciplinary projects from concept to production

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $165500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $286000/year in our highest geographic market. 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.