Amazon. com Services LLC

Data Science, Applied Science, subsidiaries

SrAppliedScientist-RoboticsSimulation,AmazonRoboticsR&D

$100–226k Westboro, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr Applied Scientist - Robotics Simulation, Amazon Robotics R&D at Amazon. com Services LLC. Skills: Robotics Simulation, Machine learning, Physics simulation, Reinforcement learning. Mentor scientists on Robotic Simulation best practices. Establish processes for developing simulations”

Industry & Context.

Data Science, Applied Science, subsidiaries
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience, Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language, Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning

Nice to Have

Broad experience across a range of physics simulators, First-hand experience in sim2real transfer, Experiencing in closing sim2real gaps, Deep expertise in robotics, Deep expertise in reinforcement learning, Experience with VLAs, Using simulation for data generation and benchmarking

What You'll Do.

Mentor scientists on Robotic Simulation best practices

Establish processes for developing simulations

Create frameworks for incorporating robotics features

Build real-to-sim workflows

Direct implementation of simulation features

Create asset tool chains

Collaborate with ML researchers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

ML researchers

Full Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to join our Robotics Simulation (AR R&D) team developing simulation environments and foundational models for robotics. You will lead the development of 3D physics-based simulation environments and tools to automate reusable sim asset creation for training large-scale machine learning models. Key job responsibilities - Mentor a team of scientists on Robotic Simulation best practices - Establish processes for developing simulations for reinforcement learning, closed-loop simulations and synthetic data generation - Create frameworks for incorporating essential robotics features, including accurate modeling of sensors, actuators, and controllers into simulations - Build real-to-sim workflows for dynamic environments and robotics tasks - Direct the implementation of simulation features to minimize sim-to-real gaps through domain randomization and system identification - Create asset tool chains supporting industry-standard formats (URDF, MJCF, USD) - Collaborate closely with a team of ML researchers to enable large-scale robotics training pipelines A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! About the team The Robotics Simulation team’s mission is to build simulation and visualization te

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