Amazon.com Services LLC

Applied Science, subsidiaries

AppliedScientistII

$80–193k North Reading, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Applied Scientist II at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Physics-based simulation, Robotics systems, Sim-to-real transfer, Machine learning. Advance physics-based simulation fidelity. Design and build high-performance simulation tools”

Industry & Context.

Applied Science, subsidiaries
Problems you'll solve

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What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience programming in Java, C++, Python, PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, 2+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience, Deep expertise in physics-based simulation, Experience designing and optimizing physics-based simulation systems, maintainable, performance-critical code, Working knowledge of modern physics engines

Nice to Have

Experience with reinforcement learning, Familiarity with differentiable physics, Background in contact-rich manipulation, Experience with robotics model formats, Expertise in GPU-accelerated computing, Experience deploying simulation-trained policies, Demonstrated research leadership

What You'll Do.

Advance physics-based simulation fidelity

Design and build high-performance simulation tools

Translate research ideas into robust data

Develop methods to quantify gaps

Architect scalable simulation solutions

Build simulation pipelines

Establish frameworks for improvement

Collaborate with engineering teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineering, science, safety teams; World-class robotics engineers; Robot scientists and designers

Full Job Description

Amazon 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. We are seeking a talented Applied Scientist to join our advanced robotics team, focusing on developing and applying cutting-edge simulation methodologies for advanced robotics systems. This role centers on research and development of physics-based simulation techniques, sim-to-real transfer methods, and machine learning approaches that enable rapid development, testing, and validation of robotic systems operating in complex, real-world environments. Key job responsibilities - Advance physics-based simulation fidelity for contact-rich manipulation and locomotion - Design and build high-performance simulation tools integrated into a robotics design stack - Translate research ideas into robust, verifiable data - Develop methods to quantify and reduce simulation-to-reality gaps across design, safety, and control - Architect scalable simulation solutions for rigid and deformable body dynamics - Build simulation pipelines optimized for a digital twin level of fidelity - Establish frameworks for continuous simulation improvement using real-world hardware - Collaborate with engineering, science, and safety teams on simulation requirements and validation About the team Our team is building a comprehensive robot simulation and modeling platform for advanced robotics development, combining locomotion and manipulation capabilities. We opera

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