We're seeking an Applied Scientist to join our Robotics team. This role focuses on developing innovative machine learning solutions that enable robots to perform complex manipulation tasks in real-world environments. You will work on creating adaptive learning approaches that combine traditional robotics with modern ML techniques to improve robot performance and reliability. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance the state-of-the-art in robotic manipulation, contributing to the development of next-generation autonomous systems that can operate safely and efficiently within Amazon fulfillment centers.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead design, adapt, and implement novel machine learning solutions for manipulation robots
- Create hybrid approaches combining classical methods with learning-based solutions
- Design learning algorithms for automated parameter tuning and adaptation
- Develop data collection pipelines and methodologies for capturing high-quality demonstrations of dexterous tasks
- Build and test prototype robotic workcell setups to validate the performance of the solution
- Partner with cross-functional teams to rapidly create new concepts and prototypes
- Work with Amazon's robotics engineering and operations teams to grasp their requirements and develop tailored solutions
- Document the architecture, performance, and validation of the final system
A day in the life
Day in the Life Section
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!