Amazon.com Services LLC
Robotics
SeniorAppliedScientist
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“Senior Applied Scientist at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Applied Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Foundation Models. Develop machine learning systems. Improve machine learning systems”
Industry & Context.
Solve complex challenges; Analyze results; Iterate quickly; Profile performance; Profile generalization; Profile failure modes; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years ML models business application, PhD or Master's degree, 6+ years applied research experience, Experience programming Java, C++, Python, 2+ years deep learning experience, Ability to design rigorous experiments, Analyze results and iterate quickly, Reproducible baselines
Nice to Have
Modeling tools experience, Large scale distributed systems experience, Unix/Linux experience, Professional software development experience
What You'll Do.
Develop machine learning systems
Improve machine learning systems
Leverage state-of-the-art models
Evaluate models on tasks
Meet robustness needs
Meet performance needs
Invent new algorithms
Collaborate with research teams
Collaborate with controls teams
Collaborate with hardware teams
Collaborate with product teams
Leverage models for tasks
Leverage models for environments
Leverage models for embodiments
Execute rapid experimentation
Execute rigorous experimentation
Ensure reproducible results
Use solid engineering practices
Close gap between sim and real
Build capability evaluations
Run capability evaluations
Benchmark performance
Benchmark generalization
Benchmark failure modes
Contribute to data workflow
Contribute to training workflow
Ensure dataset quality
Ensure dataset provenance
Develop repeatable training recipes
Write maintainable code
Write well commented code
Write documented code
Contribute to training infrastructure
Create tools for evaluation
Create tools for testing
Implement necessary APIs
Stay current with foundation models
Stay current with robotics
Assist literature reviews
Assist research documentation
Prepare technical reports
Prepare presentations
Contribute to research discussions
Contribute to brainstorming sessions
Work closely with scientists
Work closely with engineers
Work closely with leaders
Participate in knowledge sharing
Support integration efforts
Help document best practices
Help document methodologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Research teams; Controls teams; Hardware teams; Product teams; Senior scientists; Engineers; Leaders; Multiple teams
Communication Scope
Technical reports; Presentations
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 innovative 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 unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models. We leverage advanced robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to solve complex operational challenges at unprecedented scale. Our fleet of robots operates across hundreds of facilities worldwide, working in sophisticated coordination to fulfill our mission of customer excellence. We are pioneering the development of robotics foundation models that: - Enable unprecedented generalization across diverse tasks - Integrate multi-modal learning capabilities (visual, tactile, linguistic) - Accelerate skill acquisition through demonstration learning - Enhance robotic perception and environmental understanding - Streamline development processes through reusable capabilities The ideal candidate will contribute to research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancement and practical implementation in robotics. You will be part of a team that's revolutionizing how robots learn, adapt, and interact with their environment. Join us in building the next generation of intelligent robotics systems that will transform the future of automation and human-robot collaboration. As a Senior Applied Scientist, you will develop and improve machine learning systems that help robots perceive, reason, and act in
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