Sr. Robotics Applied Scientist

Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building robotic systems that combine frontier Basic qualifications: - PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience - Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language - Research or applied experience in one or more of: tactile sensing, manipulation policy learning, contact-rich manipulation, dexterous grasping, or multi-modal perception for robotics - Experience deploying learned policies or control algorithms on physical robotic hardware Preferred: - Experience leading technical initiatives and key deliverables - Experience bridging research with practical engineering implementation in physical robotic systems - Hands-on experience with modern tactile sensing hardware and tactile signal processing - Strong publication record at major robotics/ML venues (e.g., RSS, CoRL, ICRA, IROS, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR), including impactful first-author work in tactile sensing or dexterous manipulation - Experience developing manipulation policies using reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or foundation models for contact-rich tasks - Demonstrated experience with sim-to-real transfer for tactile-enabled manipulation - Familiarity with both learned and classical approaches to contact dynamics, including impedance and admittance control - Experience with force and torque control, and with proprioceptive force estimation on torque- or current-controlled actuators - Experience with robotics simulation stacks (e.g., Isaac, MuJoCo) and robot modeling (URDF) - Experience with teleoperation and demonstration-collection pipelines for dexterous hands - Familiarity with multi-finger or multi-contact gripper platforms Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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, CA, Sunnyvale - 192,200.00 - 260,000.00 USD annually