Manager, Applied Science- Manipulation & Autonomy , Fauna

We are seeking a Lead Applied Scientist to drive the development of next-generation manipulation and autonomy systems for robots operating in complex, real-world environments. This role is designed for Basic qualifications: - PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience - 4+ years of industry or academic research experience - Experience with Java, C++, or pother programming languages - Strong publication record at major Robotics/ML/AI conferences (e.g., RSS, CoRL, ICRA, IROS, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) - Experience with simulation environments for robot learning (Isaac Gym/Lab, MuJoCo, or similar) - Experience with sim-to-real transfer for robotic systems - Demonstrated track record of leading technical projects - Experience mentoring junior scientists/engineers. Preferred: - Experience participating in or leading technical collaborations and creating alignment across diverse groups (e.g., hardware engineering, software engineering, program management) - Experience working with PyTorch or JAX software, or experience programming with at least one software programming language - History of impactful first-author publications at major conferences - Experience with large-scale distributed training for RL - Experience bridging research with practical engineering implementation in robotics systems - Experience bridging academic research and production robotics 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, NY, New York - 202,200.00 - 273,600.00 USD annually