Amazon
Applied Scientist II
$143K–$193K
N.Reading, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- N.Reading, MA
N.reading, MA - Experience
- 2+ years of relevant robotics experience with a Master's degree; at least 1 year of relevant academic research or industry experience.
- Education
- PhD, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
About the job
Conduct research and develop practical AI-driven robotics systems that learn, adapt, and interact with their environments, including applications in manipulation and human-robot collaboration.
What you'll do
- Contribute research bridging theoretical advances and practical robotics implementation.
- Help develop intelligent robotic systems using AI and robotics.
- Advance robots’ ability to learn, adapt, and interact with their environment.
What they ask for
- Programming experience in Java, C++, Python, or a related language.
- PhD, or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant robotics experience, in a listed quantitative field or related field.
- At least 1 year of relevant academic research or industry experience in a listed technical area or related area.
Nice to have
- PhD in Robotics.
- Experience with low-level joint torque/impedance control, teleoperation systems, or robotics frameworks for fast prototyping (Matlab, ROS, etc.).
Pay
142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Java, C++, Python, Matlab, ROS
AI focus
Applies deep learning, large language models, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to robotics, including systems that learn, adapt, and interact with their environment.
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