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

Amazon • North Reading, MA

76d • $65 - $107

About The Position

Amazon Robotics is seeking Applied Science Interns and Co-ops with a passion for robotic research to work on algorithms for robotics. Our team works on challenging and high-impact projects within robotics. Examples of projects include allocating resources to complete million orders a day, coordinating the motion of thousands of robots, autonomous navigation in warehouses, identifying objects and damage, and learning how to grasp all the products Amazon sells. As an Applied Science Intern/Co-op at Amazon Robotics, you will be working on one or more of our robotic technologies such as autonomous mobile robots, robot manipulators, and AI, computer vision technologies. The intern/co-op project(s) and the internship/co-op location are based on the team the student will be working on.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on algorithms for robotics.
• Participate in high-impact projects within robotics.
• Contribute to resource allocation for order completion.
• Coordinate the motion of robots.
• Engage in autonomous navigation in warehouses.
• Identify objects and damage.
• Learn how to grasp various products.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $65.38/hr to $107.40/hr based on geographic market.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree