Principal Applied Scientist, Sensing, Amazon Industrial Robotics

Amazon Industrial Robotics 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. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of robotics through innovative applications of deep learning and large language models. 

As a Principal Scientist, you will lead the research and development of complex sensing systems that help our robots perceive the world around them. You will explore and guide the exploration of novel sensing modalities, refining the existing ones, and imagine the future of robot–based perception, safety, and navigation. You will formulate a robust sensing architecture, lead the experimentation and prototyping, and take part in creating future robots that are fully aware of their surroundings.

Key job responsibilities
- Build and lead teams focused on hardware, firmware, and embedded systems
- Drive technical roadmaps for next-generation robotics platforms
- Drive architecture decisions for complex robotics perception systems
- Bring the latest trends and scientific developments in robotic perception to the technical team
- Create technical standards for robotics sensing platforms
- Drive innovation in real-time perception and control systems