Applied Scientist - On-Robot Learning, Amazon Robotics - Vulcan Stow

Our organization in Amazon Robotics builds robots that perform contact-rich manipulation safely and reliably in complex, unstructured environments, at Amazon scale. Our scientists and engineers push the Basic qualifications: - 3+ years of building models for business application experience - PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience - Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals - Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language - Hands-on experience deploying and evaluating learning-based control or manipulation on physical robots - Strong background in one or more of: reinforcement learning, learning-based manipulation, contact-rich control, or force/torque control Preferred: - Experience in professional software development - Experience with contact-rich control or manipulation policies, tactile sensing, or compliant control on physical systems - Experience deploying and supporting complex robotic systems at scale - Publications in top robotics or machine learning venues (RSS, CoRL, ICRA, IROS, NeurIPS, ICML, etc.) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually