Amazon Industrial Robotics - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op - 2026, Amazon Industrial Robotics

About the role

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancement and practical implementation in robotics.
• Participate in a team that's revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with their environment.
• Develop and implement systems that enable unprecedented generalization across diverse tasks.
• Design and integrate systems that enable contact-rich manipulation in different environments.
• Create systems that seamlessly integrate mobility and manipulation.
• Pioneering the development of systems leveraging mechanical intelligence, multi-modal sensor feedback, and advanced control techniques.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• At least 1 year of relevant academic research or industry experience within Robotics, Manipulation, Dexterous Manipulation, Locomotion, Human-Robot Interaction, Controls, Mechanical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Perception, Motion Planning, Autonomous Navigation, Software (high-level and embedded) for robotic systems, or related.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python, or related.

Qualifications

• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible for and available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship in person based out of the assigned office location for the whole duration of the internship/co-op.

Skills

• Strong algorithm development experience.
• A working knowledge of analysis of algorithms and computational complexity.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art algorithms in 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.

Benefits

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Pay

The base pay for this position ranges from $65.38/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $107.40/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

This role requires a full-time (40 hours per week) internship in person based out of the assigned office location for the whole duration of the internship/co-op.