Senior Applied Scientist

About the role

Amazon Industrial Robotics is on a mission to redefine the future of automation. We are building the next generation of advanced robotic systems that seamlessly blend cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and novel mechanical design to create adaptable, intelligent automation solutions capable of operating safely alongside humans in dynamic, real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy perception algorithms for robotics systems, including object detection, segmentation, tracking, depth estimation, and scene understanding
• Lead research initiatives in computer vision, sensor fusion and 3D perception
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including robotics engineers, software engineers, and product managers to define and deliver perception capabilities
• Drive end-to-end ownership of ML models — from data collection and labeling strategy to training, evaluation, and deployment
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers; contribute to a culture of technical excellence
• Define and track key metrics to measure perception system performance in real-world environments
• Publish research findings in top-tier venues (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICRA, NeurIPS, etc.) and contribute to patents

Qualifications

• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in computer vision, 3D perception, or sensor fusion
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent)
• Proven track record of delivering ML/perception systems to production
• Strong publication record or equivalent applied research experience