Senior Technical Animator , Amazon Industrial Robotics

Who you are

You have a strong background in technical animation and industrial design, with experience leading product design efforts from concept to execution. Your expertise includes MoCap data cleanup and processing, skeleton retargeting, and FBX export pipelines, ensuring high-quality animation outputs. You are skilled in VR performance optimization and real-time skeleton validation, allowing for seamless integration of animations into robotic systems. You understand the complexities of designing and animating mechanical systems, ensuring they adhere to accurate physics and real-world constraints. Collaboration is key for you; you thrive in cross-functional teams, working closely with engineers, researchers, and product managers to bring innovative solutions to life. You are passionate about shaping the future of robotics through the innovative application of deep learning and large language models.

Desirable

Experience with advanced robotics systems and a strong understanding of human-robot interaction will set you apart. Familiarity with creating interactive simulations to test and validate designs is a plus, as is a background in developing adaptable automation solutions.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead product design efforts, creating both physical and virtual prototypes that push the boundaries of what's possible in robotics. You will be responsible for cleaning and processing MoCap data, ensuring that animations are accurate and effective for robotic applications. Your work will involve optimizing VR performance and validating real-time skeletons, which are crucial for the functionality of robotic systems. You will design and animate complex mechanical systems, ensuring they operate within realistic physics and constraints. Collaboration will be a significant part of your role, as you will work with engineers and researchers to develop innovative solutions that enhance automation at Amazon's scale. You will also create interactive simulations to test and validate your designs, ensuring they meet the high standards expected in advanced robotics.

What we offer

Amazon provides a unique opportunity to work on revolutionary robotic systems that will transform automation. You will be part of a world-class team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of robotics and automation. The role offers competitive compensation, including equity and sign-on payments, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. You will have the chance to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, contributing to projects that have a significant impact on the industry. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.