Amazon · 1 month ago
Applied Scientist II, Amazon Industrial Robotics
North Reading, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$136K/yr - $223K/yr
4+ years expAmazon is a global leader in technology and innovation, and they are seeking an Applied Scientist II to develop advanced robotics systems. This role focuses on creating adaptable automation solutions using AI and robotics, aiming to enhance human-robot collaboration and operational efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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.)
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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VP & CTO
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