We are seeking an experienced Senior Applied Scientist to develop innovative perception and machine learning solutions for robot workcells in Amazon Fulfillment centers. In this role, you will leverage advanced sensor technologies to develop and implement state-of-the art ML models to enable safe collaboration between human workers and robotic arms. Your solutions will allow Amazon to increase productivity and efficiency while prioritizing employee safety.

Key job responsibilities

* Design and implement advanced machine learning models for perception tasks such as object detection and scene understanding
* Optimize and deploy the ML models on edge devices
* Build and test prototype robotic workcell setups to validate the performance of the solution
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide inputs and recommendations for the optimal sensor suite to enable a robust solution
* Collaborate with Amazon's robotics engineering and operations teams to understand their requirements and develop tailored solutions
* Document the architecture, performance, and validation of the final system

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience
- 6+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
- Demonstrated expertise in computer vision and machine learning techniques for robotic perception

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in optimizing and deploying ML models on edge devices
- Proficiency with sensor technologies and expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

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