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Senior Applied Scientist- Robotics/AI Motor

Amazon· Amazon Robotics
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Hybrid (New York, NY)$183.8k - $248.7kFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Robotics/AI Motor Control Scientist to develop cutting-edge machine learning algorithms for motor control systems in robots, focusing on intelligent motor control strategies, simulation-to-real transfer, and integration with robotic hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Develop controllers that leverage reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or other advanced AI techniques to achieve natural, robust, and adaptive motor behaviors
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate motor control systems with robotic hardware, ensuring alignment with real-world constraints such as actuator dynamics and energy efficiency
  • Use simulation and real-world testing to refine and validate control algorithms
  • Stay updated on advancements in robotics, AI, and control systems to apply advanced techniques to robotic motion challenges
  • Lead technical projects from conception through production deployment
  • Mentor junior scientists and engineers
  • Bridge research initiatives with practical engineering implementation

Qualifications

  • PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience
  • 3+ years of industry or academic research experience
  • Experience in Java, C++, Python, or a related language
  • Experience leading technical initiatives and key deliverables
  • Experience in mentoring, leading, or managing more junior engineers
  • 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
  • Strong understanding of kinematics and motion planning for robotic systems
  • Experience with reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or other AI techniques applied to robotic motor control

Skills

Required:Reinforcement learningImitation learningSimulation environmentsKinematicsProgrammingLeadership
Nice to have:Publications

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance with 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
  • Parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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