Senior Robot Navigation Scientist

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is looking for a Sr. Applied Scientist in Sunnyvale, California, focused on Robot Navigation. In this role, you'll develop systems for reliable autonomous navigation through complex environments, mentor fellow scientists, and ensure effective integration of navigation capabilities.

We seek candidates with a PhD or Master's degree and extensive applied research experience, alongside a strong publication record in robotics. Join a team dedicated to making robots that people want to interact with in their everyday lives.

Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience.
• 3+ years of industry or academic research experience.
• Strong publication record at major Robotics/ML/AI conferences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust navigation systems for autonomous operation.
• Conduct sim-to-real transfer experiments and analyze performance gaps.
• Stay current with advances in robot navigation and systems.

Skills

Applied research experience

Programming in Python

Leadership in technical projects

Sim-to-real transfer experience

Education

PhD or Master's degree

Tools

C++

Job description

Amazon is looking for a Sr. Applied Scientist in Sunnyvale, California, focused on Robot Navigation. In this role, you'll develop systems for reliable autonomous navigation through complex environments, mentor fellow scientists, and ensure effective integration of navigation capabilities.

We seek candidates with a PhD or Master's degree and extensive applied research experience, alongside a strong publication record in robotics. Join a team dedicated to making robots that people want to interact with in their everyday lives.