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Principal Applied Scientist, Robotics - Amazon.com Services LLC
Software Engineer
Lead the design and deployment of next‑generation robotic systems that blend AI, advanced control, and mechanical engineering to enable safe, adaptive automation at scale.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop end‑to‑end robotic solutions integrating AI, control algorithms, and mechanical design for high‑throughput automation.
- Drive research on perception, planning, and human‑robot interaction to enable safe collaboration in dynamic environments.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate research prototypes into production‑ready systems.
- Mentor and guide a team of engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and rigorous experimentation.
- Publish findings in top conferences and maintain technical documentation for reproducibility.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of industry experience.
- Deep expertise in machine learning, control theory, and mechanical system design.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with robotics middleware (e.g., ROS).
- Strong track record of delivering scalable, production‑grade robotic solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across technical domains.
Skills
pythonmachine learning