Personal Robotics Group Applied Scientist II Intern Co-op 2026 (Robotics, Manipulation, Locomotion, Controls, Reinforcement Learning, Perception, Manipulation, Planning, HRI 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.

About the team
The Personal Robotics Group is pioneering intelligent robotic products that deliver meaningful customer experiences. Were the team behind Amazon Astro and were building the next generation of robotic systems that will redefine how customers interact with technology. Our work spans the full spectrum from advanced hardware design to sophisticated software and control systems combining mechanical innovation software engineering dynamic systems modeling and intelligent algorithms to create robots that are not just functional but delightful. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal robotics working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of whats possible in robotic manipulation locomotion and human-robot interaction.

Join us if youre passionate about creating the future of personal robotics solving complex challenges at the intersection of hardware and software and seeing your innovations deliver transformative customer experiences.

- Are 18 years of age or older
- Currently working towards a PhD degree in Engineering Computer Science Machine Learning Operations Research Statistics Robotics Mathematics Quantum Computing Automated Reasoning or related fields
- Relevant academic or industry research experience with state-of-the-art scientific principles and techniques in one or more Applied Science Intern disciplines such as robotics artificial intelligence or related
- Experience programming in Java C Python or similar language

- Publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience with research design development execution while following best practices in scientific methodology
- Experience inventing or adapting state-of-the art scientific approaches models or algorithms to solve business or customer problems
- Experience with algorithm development data structures implementation and software development concepts and methodologies (e.g. tradeoffs)
- 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

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.

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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Starting Day 1 of employment Amazon offers EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at CA Sunnyvale - 171600.00 - 222200.00 USD annually