Advanced Robotics Algorithm Developer

1 month ago


North Reading, Massachusetts, United States Amazon Inc Full time
Company Overview

Amazon Inc is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

Estimated Salary: $240,000 - $320,000 per year

This salary estimate is based on industry standards for similar positions at top tech companies in the United States.

Job Description

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Principal Applied Scientist to join our team of brilliant engineers and scientists. As a key member of our robotics group, you will develop state-of-the-art algorithms to control our fleet of 750,000 mobile robots in Amazon's order fulfillment network.

You will have the opportunity to solve complex planning and coordination problems and see your solutions come to life in Amazon's warehouses. In this position, you will own the science of planning and scheduling fleet activities to achieve system-level objectives across a broad range of building types and workflows.

You will improve the algorithms that control today's global robotic fleet to unlock new opportunities for Amazon's evolving network, as well as develop new capabilities from the ground up. You will explore how to leverage the power of our robotic mobility foundation model to predict the motion of the fleet to enable new ways of making decisions at scale.

You will influence the design of future warehouses and the integration of new robotic technologies. This role offers the chance to have broad impact on the next wave of robotics.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  1. PhD degree in Robotics, CS or related technical field
  2. 10+ years of relevant, broad research experience after a PhD degree
  3. Experience programming in C++, Java, Python or related language
  4. Experience using state-of-the-art planning and machine learning methods
  5. Strong publication record with contributions to leading conferences/journals
  6. Extensive experience developing and deploying algorithms for planning and control of real-world applications
  7. Deep knowledge of adjacent fields, including heuristic search and deep learning
  8. Comfort working in a fast-paced development environment
  9. Ability to identify unsolved problems and creatively invent solutions
  10. Proven track record of innovation
Benefits

As a Principal Applied Scientist at Amazon, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more.

About Amazon

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.



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