Robotics - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op - 2026 (Robotics, Manipulation, Perception, Moti[...]

Amazon; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 142,800 - 193,200; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking PhD candidates for Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co‑op (2026) across multiple teams, with in-person roles in North Reading, MA. The position covers robotics manipulation, motion planning, perception, and machine learning, with 3–6+ month durations and up to 40 hours per week.

Ideal applicants are enrolled in a PhD program, have at least 1 year of robotics research experience, and experience programming in Java, C++, or Python.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in CS, Robotics, Engineering, ML, OR, Math, or related field.
• Eligible for full‑time (40 hours/week) internship in person at the assigned office for the duration.
• At least 1 year of relevant robotics/vision/ML research or industry experience.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Education

PhD program in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Robotics - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op - 2026 (Robotics, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Controls, and more)

Job ID: 3104589 | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

Are you passionate about robotics and research? Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology and work on scalable research projects in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your science solutions directly impact millions of customers worldwide? At Amazon, we hire the best minds to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made us one of the world’s most beloved brands.

We’re looking for current PhD students with a passion for robotic research and applications to join us as Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co‑ops in 2026 to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale across multiple teams. Candidates may specialize in one or more research areas such as robotics manipulation, autonomous mobile robots, motion/path planning, controls, perception, sensing, robot learning, machine learning, computer vision, large language models, human‑robot interaction, robotics simulation, optimization, and more.

By applying to this role you will be considered for Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co‑op (2026) opportunities across various Robotics teams at Amazon, with internship positions available for multiple locations, durations (3 to 6+ months), and year‑round start dates (winter, spring, summer, fall). Amazon intern and co‑op roles follow the same internship structure. Interns will work full‑time (up to 40 hours per week) in office, Monday‑Friday, typically between 8 am‑5 pm, and should have at least one quarter of study remaining after the internship concludes.

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• Eligible for and available for full‑time (40 hours per week) internship in person at the assigned office location for the entire duration of the internship/co‑op
• At least 1 year of relevant academic research or industry experience within Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning and Controls, Movement, Autonomous Navigation, Path Planning, or related fields
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python, or related languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Publication(s) at top‑tier peer‑reviewed conferences or journals
• Ability to develop system prototypes
• Demonstrated ability to work on collaborative and cross‑functional teams
• Drive to see a project through from research concept to working prototype
• Strong algorithm development experience
• Working knowledge of analysis of algorithms and computational complexity
• Familiarity with state‑of‑the‑art algorithms in the field of expertise
• Excellent creative problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Starting day‑1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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Posted: November 25, 2025 (Updated 7 months ago)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.