Applied Science Manager, Frontier AI Robotics

Who you are

You have extensive experience in applied science and robotics, with a proven track record of leading teams to develop innovative solutions. Your background includes working with complex algorithms and manipulation strategies, enabling you to tackle real-world problems that have yet to be solved at scale. You excel in people management, motivating and coaching diverse teams to achieve their best work. You are skilled at setting a vision and creating technical roadmaps that align with customer needs and future applications.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and science. Your ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders ensures that projects are delivered on time and meet high-performance standards. You are passionate about robotics and its potential to impact the lives of millions, and you are eager to be a disruptor in the field.

Desirable

Experience in high-contact and high-density manipulation scenarios is a plus, as is familiarity with deploying solutions across diverse conditions. A strong understanding of motion planning and control algorithms will enhance your ability to lead your team effectively.

What you'll do

In this role, you will prioritize being a great people manager, focusing on motivating, rewarding, and coaching your team. You will recruit and retain top talent, excelling in performance management tasks. You will set a vision for your team and create a technical roadmap that delivers results for customers while thinking big for future applications. Your leadership will guide the research, design, deployment, and evaluation of complex motion planning and control algorithms for contact-rich, cluttered, real-world manipulation problems.

You will collaborate with perception, hardware, and software teams to ensure that the solutions developed are reliable and high-performing. Your role will involve driving innovation that enables manipulation in diverse conditions, ensuring that the solutions scale effectively across geographies and applications. You will be responsible for solving real-world problems and delivering impactful results that delight customers.

What we offer

At Amazon, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology that has a global impact. We provide a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, financial, and other benefits designed to support your well-being. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.