Amazon Robotics - Applied Scientist Intern, Software Research and Data Science (SWRDS), Amazon Robotics

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics is seeking an Applied Science Intern with a passion for robotic research to work on cutting edge algorithms for robotics. Our team works on challenging and high-impact projects within robotics. As an Applied Science Intern/Co-op at Amazon Robotics, ​​​you will build models to enhance the performance of the robots in our warehouses nationwide, and play a role in improving Amazon's warehouse productivity.

Learn more about Amazon Robotics: https://amazon.jobs/en/teams/amazon-robotics

Key job responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Independently innovating, creating, and iterating modeling solutions for given business problems.
- Utilizing techniques such as Spatial–temporal ML methods, Optimization, Causal Inference, etc. to achieve optimal solutions.
- Collaborating with other Science, Tech, Ops, and Business leaders to ship and iterate time series predictive model products.

Basic Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- Degree program must be based in the United States with an expected graduation of December 2025 or later
- Must be eligible for and available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship in person based out of the assigned office location for the whole duration of the internship/co-op
- Relevant academic research or industry experience within Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning and Controls, Movement, Autonomous Navigation, Path Planning, or related
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python, or related

Preferred Qualifications

- Publication(s) at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Ability to develop system prototypes
- Demonstrated ability to work on collaborative and cross-functional teams
- Drive to see a project through from research concept to working prototype
- Strong algorithm development experience
- A working knowledge of analysis of algorithms and computational complexity
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art algorithms in field of expertise
- Excellent creative problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

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