Amazon
Applied Scientist: AI, Robotics, Deep Learning, Frontier AI & Robotics
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Amazon is looking for world class scientists to join its Frontier AI & Robotics team. As an Applied Scientist in this team, you will lead and support the development of robotics foundational models for decision-making, focusing on tasks from perception to manipulation. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to design new deep learning algorithms, refine model architectures, and explore reinforcement learning strategies to build general, flexible robots that operate effectively in the real world. Your work will balance forward-looking research with practical application, working closely with platform teams to deploy your models and algorithms into production, in order to ensure that our robotic systems that are scalable and robust enough for our dynamic real-world environments. Your contributions will drive innovation in robotics at scale and help shape the future of AI in Amazon’s autonomous systems.
A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the teamOur mission is to push the boundaries of robotics by creating and deploying best-in-class AI agents that seamlessly integrate multimodal inputs like images, videos, catalog data, and sensor data in order to most effectively perceive as well as interact with the world. Our systems are deployed in real-world applications at scale, making scalability a core focus of our work. We combine simulated and real-world data to develop state-of-the-art robotics foundation models, leveraging pre-training and fine-tuning techniques to ensure our models are robust and capable of handling diverse deployment scenarios. Our team is small, but our ambitions are big. Above all, we value creativity, effective communication, and an ability to provide the insights that will move us toward our goals.- PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience in state-of-the-art deep learning models architecture design and deep learning training and optimization and model pruning- Experience using Unix/Linux- Experience with popular deep learning frameworks such as MxNet and Tensor Flow
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $222,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the teamOur mission is to push the boundaries of robotics by creating and deploying best-in-class AI agents that seamlessly integrate multimodal inputs like images, videos, catalog data, and sensor data in order to most effectively perceive as well as interact with the world. Our systems are deployed in real-world applications at scale, making scalability a core focus of our work. We combine simulated and real-world data to develop state-of-the-art robotics foundation models, leveraging pre-training and fine-tuning techniques to ensure our models are robust and capable of handling diverse deployment scenarios. Our team is small, but our ambitions are big. Above all, we value creativity, effective communication, and an ability to provide the insights that will move us toward our goals.- PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience in state-of-the-art deep learning models architecture design and deep learning training and optimization and model pruning- Experience using Unix/Linux- Experience with popular deep learning frameworks such as MxNet and Tensor Flow
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $222,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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