Robotics Applied Scientist Intern (PhD) 2027

Amazon Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 157,000; Part time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking current PhD students for Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-op roles (2027) across multiple U.S. locations, including Westborough, MA.

Positions vary in duration (3 to 6+ months) with year-round start dates. You will work with global experts to advance robotics and AI from research to real-world applications. Ideal candidates are pursuing PhDs in engineering, CS, or related fields, with strong Python/C++ programming skills and publications or research experience in

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program and actively pursuing research in robotics or related field.
• Experience programming in Python or C++ for robotics/research projects.
• Strong fundamentals in robotics, AI, ML, or perception.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel scalable algorithms and modeling techniques in robotics/AI.
• Tackle challenging research problems bridging theory and practical deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate research findings clearly.
• Work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research and prototyping.

Skills

Python

C++

Robotics

Education

PhD in engineering/CS

Job description

Amazon Inc. is seeking current PhD students for Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-op roles (2027) across multiple U.S. locations, including Westborough, MA.

Positions vary in duration (3 to 6+ months) with year-round start dates. You will work with global experts to advance robotics and AI from research to real-world applications. Ideal candidates are pursuing PhDs in engineering, CS, or related fields, with strong Python/C++ programming skills and publications or research experience in