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Amazon Robotics

Robot type
Warehouse and Logistics
Location
North ReadingMassachusettsUSA
Job type
Artificial Intelligence
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
Full-time

Principal Applied Scientist, Robotics

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Applied Scientist to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

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Job requirements

  • PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant research experience after degree; or Master's degree with 12+ years of equivalent experience
  • Deep expertise in whole body control methods, including hierarchical quadratic programming (HQP) and model-predictive control (MPC)
  • Proven experience with imitation learning and reinforcement learning applied to whole body control and manipulation
  • Experience developing and deploying real-time controllers on physical robotic hardware
  • Experience with simulation environments such as IsaacLab, MuJoCo, or Drake
  • Experience in state estimation from multiple sensor modalities
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy across multiple teams and organizations
  • Experience co-designing hardware and algorithms for loco-manipulation systems
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