Principal Applied Scientist, Sensing, 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.

As a Principal Scientist, you will lead the research and development of complex
sensing systems that help our robots perceive the world around them. You will
explore and guide the exploration of novel sensing modalities, refining the
existing ones, and imagine the future of robot–based perception, safety, and
navigation. You will formulate a robust sensing architecture, lead the
experimentation and prototyping, and take part in creating future robots that
are fully aware of their surroundings.

Requirements

• PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
• 10+ years experience in sensing and perception research
• 5+ years technical leadership in perception systems and learning
• Strong background in real-time multimodal sensing
• Proven track record in robotics computing platforms

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics perception-driven control systems and sensor integration
• Background in real-time operating systems and deterministic computing
• Experience developing complex perception-driven robotic architectures
• Track record of innovation in robotics sensing platforms
• Experience with safety applications

Responsibilities

• Build and lead teams focused on hardware, firmware, and embedded systems
• Drive technical roadmaps for next-generation robotics platforms
• Drive architecture decisions for complex robotics perception systems
• Bring the latest trends and scientific developments in robotic perception to the technical team
• Create technical standards for robotics sensing platforms
• Drive innovation in real-time perception and control systems

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

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