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Robotics/AI Motor Control Scientist, Fauna

New York, New York, United StatesFull-time$183,800–$248,7002026-10-06 → 2026-10-13

Core

Develop cutting-edge machine learning algorithms for motor control systems to enable robots to perform complex, whole-body tasks in natural environments.

Role type

Senior IC Robotics/AI Motor Control Scientist

Builds

Intelligent motor control strategies for robots

Domain

Robotics, Machine Learning, Control Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Reinforcement learning, Imitation learning, Kinematics, Motion planning, Sim-to-real transfer, Simulation environments (Isaac Gym/Lab, MuJoCo), C++, Python, Java, Technical leadership, Mentoring

Preferred skills

PyTorch, JAX, Large-scale distributed training for RL, Perception systems integration, Hardware constraints and actuator dynamics

Technologies

Isaac Gym, MuJoCo, PyTorch, JAX, C++, Python, Java (via careerplan.io/jobs/10571297-roboticsai-motor-control-scientist-fauna-at-amazon)

Responsibilities

Develop controllers leveraging advanced AI techniques for natural and robust motor behaviors; Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate control systems with robotic hardware; Use simulation and real-world testing to refine and validate control algorithms; Lead technical projects from conception through production deployment; Mentor junior scientists and engineers; Bridge research initiatives with practical engineering implementation