About the job
Amazon Industrial Robotics Group 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 revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models.
Responsibilities
Work on design and implementation of methods for Visual SLAM, navigation and spatial reasoning
Leverage simulation and real-world data collection to create large datasets for model development
Develop a hierarchical system that combines low-level control with high-level planning
Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to co-design hardware and algorithms for dexterous manipulation
Qualifications
Minimum
PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
Experience with state-of-the-art in SLAM techniques
Experience with data generation in simulation and real world
Preferred
Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
PhD in Robotics, with focus on SLAM
Experience in robotic manipulation, LLM, VLA, MPC and RL
Experience with robotics frameworks for fast prototyping (Matlab, ROS, etc.)