Senior Applied Scientist, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon•N.reading, MA

3d•$150,400 - $260,000

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. 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 methods for whole-body control such as hierarchical quadratic programming and model-predictive control
Experience with imitation learning and reinforcement learning for whole-body control
Experience with simulation environments such as IsaacLab, Mujoco, Drake, etc.
Experience with developing and deploying code for real-time controllers
Experience in state estimation from multiple sensor modalities
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

Nice To Haves

PhD in Robotics, with a focus on whole-body control
Experience with low-level joint torque/impedance control
Experience with robotics frameworks for fast prototyping (Matlab, ROS, etc.)

Responsibilities

Design and implement whole body control methods for balance, locomotion, and dexterous manipulation
Utilize state-of-the-art in methods in learned and model-based control
Create robust and safe behaviors for different terrains and tasks
Implement real-time controllers with stability guarantees
Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to co-design hardware and algorithms for loco-manipulation
Mentor junior engineer and scientists

Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260,000/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 .

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