Robotics - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op - 2026 (Robotics, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Controls, and more)
Amazon · North Reading, MA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Are you passionate about robotics and research? Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable research and 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 in technology 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.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to cutting-edge research in robotics, focusing on areas such as robotics, robotics manipulation, autonomous mobile robots, mobile manipulation, movement, autonomous navigation, locomotion, motion/path planning, controls, perception, sensing, robot learning, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, large language models, human-robot interaction, robotics simulation, optimization, and more.
- Develop and test system prototypes to advance robotic technologies and solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring research concepts to life and ensure they are aligned with business objectives.
- Present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences, including peers, senior management, and external partners.
Requirements
- Minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in your studies after your internship concludes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Publication(s) at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals preferred.
- Strong algorithm development experience and 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.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 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.
- At least 18 years of age or older.