Robotics - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op… at Amazon · Bellevue

Summary: Amazon is a leading technology company known for its customer obsession and innovation. They are seeking PhD students for Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-op roles to work on cutting-edge robotics research and applications that will impact millions of customers worldwide. Responsibilities: - Solve real customer problems through innovative technology - Work on scalable research and projects in a collaborative team environment - Shape the future of robotics and automation - Specialization in one or more of the research areas in robotics such as: robotics manipulation, autonomous mobile robots, mobile manipulation, motion/path planning, controls, perception, sensing, robot learning, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, large language models, human-robot interaction, robotics simulation, optimization, and more - Grow into a high-impact engineer with support from a culture of learning and mentorship - Work full-time (40 hours per week) in person based out of the assigned office location for the whole duration of the internship/co-op - Provide preference of research interests, start dates, internship duration, and location in the application Required Qualifications: - Are 18 years of age or older - Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field - 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 - At least 1 year of 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 Required Skills: Robotics, Robotics manipulation, Autonomous mobile robots, Mobile manipulation, Motion planning, Controls, Sensing, Robot learning, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Computer vision, Large language models, Human-robot interaction, Robotics simulation, Optimization, Java, C++, Python, Algorithm development, Analysis of algorithms, Computational complexity Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching, Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits