Applied Scientist - Amazon Robotics, Amazon Robotics - Vulcan Stow
Core
Develop learned controllers and manipulation behaviors for robots performing contact-rich tasks in complex, unstructured Amazon fulfillment centers.
Role type
Applied Scientist (Robotics Motion Behaviors)
Builds
Learned controllers, motion planning, control, and decision-making algorithms for physical robots
Domain
Robotics, Machine Learning, Automation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Reinforcement learning, Behavior cloning, Simulation training, Motion planning, Control algorithms, Python, C++, Java, Academic publications
Preferred skills
Sim-to-real transfer, Learned dynamics, World models, Professional software development
Technologies
Python, C++, Java, Reinforcement Learning frameworks, Simulation environments
Responsibilities
Develop learned controllers from research prototyping to production deployment; Design and implement motion planning and control algorithms; Deploy learning pipelines from simulation to physical robots; Predict manipulation outcomes under uncertainty; Analyze operational data to identify failure modes and improve policies; Represent Amazon in academia through publications and presentations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC