Applied Scientist II, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon • North Reading, MA

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About The Position

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models. At Amazon Industrial Robotics we leverage advanced robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to solve complex operational challenges at an unprecedented scale. Our fleet of robots operates across hundreds of facilities worldwide, working in sophisticated coordination to fulfill our mission of customer excellence. We are pioneering the development of dexterous manipulation system that: - Enables unprecedented generalization across diverse tasks - Enables contact-rich manipulation in different environments - Seamlessly integrates low-level skills and high-level behaviors - Leverage mechanical intelligence, multi-modal sensor feedback and advanced control techniques. The ideal candidate will contribute to research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancement and practical implementation in robotics. You will be part of a team that's revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with their environment. Join us in building the next generation of intelligent robotics systems that will transform the future of automation and human-robot collaboration.

Requirements

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
• Experience with state-of-the-art in robotic manipulation models
• Experience with data generation in simulation and real world
• Experience in developing techniques that utilize multi-modal sensor data from the arm and hands

Nice To Haves

• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• PhD in Robotics, with focus on dexterous manipulation
• Experience in motion primitives, vision-language-action models, and model predictive control
• Experience with robotics frameworks for fast prototyping (Matlab, ROS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement methods for dexterous manipulation with single and dual arm manipulation
• Design and implement methods for use of dexterous hands with force and tactile sensing
• Develop a hierarchical system that combines low-level control with high-level planning
• Utilize state-of-the-art manipulation models and optimal control techniques

Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
• The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

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