Robotics Applied Scientist Intern/Co-op: Shape the Future

Amazon Science; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Science is seeking a Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-op (2027) in North Reading, MA or other listed locations. You will work on scalable robotics research and contribute to real-world systems used by customers.

As a current PhD student, you will develop novel algorithms, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and publish findings. This role offers hands-on research experience across multiple robotics domains in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant field (engineering, CS, ML, robotics, OR statistics)
• Demonstrated research depth with publications, thesis work, or equivalent contributions
• Experience programming in Python, C++, or similar language

Responsibilities

• Develop novel, scalable algorithms or modeling techniques in robotics/AI
• Bridge research with practical robotics implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly
• Demonstrate ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, experimentation, and prototyping
• Critically review AI tool outputs and validate results

Skills

Python

C++

Education

PhD student in engineering, CS, ML, robotics or related

Tools

PyTorch

ROS2

OpenCV

Isaac Sim

PCL

Job description

Amazon Science is seeking a Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-op (2027) in North Reading, MA or other listed locations. You will work on scalable robotics research and contribute to real-world systems used by customers.

As a current PhD student, you will develop novel algorithms, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and publish findings. This role offers hands-on research experience across multiple robotics domains in a fast-paced environment.