Personal Robotics Group - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op - 2026 (Robotics, Manipulation, Locomotion, Controls, Reinforcement Learning, Perception, Manipulation, Planning, HRI and more) jobs in United States
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Amazon · 13 hours ago

Personal Robotics Group - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op - 2026 (Robotics, Manipulation, Locomotion, Controls, Reinforcement Learning, Perception, Manipulation, Planning, HRI and more)

Amazon is a leading technology company known for its customer obsession and innovation. They are seeking passionate PhD students for the Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-op positions in 2026, focusing on various robotics research areas to shape the future of robotics and automation. The role involves working on scalable research projects that directly impact customer experiences through innovative technology.

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Qualification

RoboticsMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceProgramming JavaProgramming C++Programming PythonRobotics ManipulationAutonomous NavigationComputer VisionHuman-Robot InteractionAlgorithm DevelopmentCommunication Skills

Required

Are 18 years of age or older
Currently working towards a PhD degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Statistics, Robotics, Mathematics, Quantum Computing, Automated Reasoning or related fields
Relevant academic or industry research experience with state-of-the-art scientific principles and techniques in one or more Applied Science Intern disciplines such as robotics, artificial intelligence, or related
Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or similar language

Preferred

Publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
Experience with research design, development, execution while following best practices in scientific methodology
Experience inventing or adapting state-of-the art scientific approaches, models, or algorithms to solve business or customer problems
Experience with algorithm development, data structures implementation, and software development concepts and methodologies (e.g., tradeoffs)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

Benefits

EAP
Mental Health Support
Medical Advice Line
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Company

Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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