Robotics - Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op - 2026 (Robotics, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Controls, and more)

This role is for a Robotics Applied Scientist II Intern/Co-op at Amazon, focusing on robotics research and applications. The intern will work on scalable research projects in a collaborative environment, addressing real customer problems with innovative technology.

• Conduct research in robotics, manipulation, perception, and motion planning.
• Collaborate with teams to develop solutions for autonomous mobile robots.
• Work on programming and algorithm development in relevant programming languages.
• Contribute to projects from research concept to working prototype.
• Engage in cross-functional teamwork to enhance robotic applications.
• Present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Participate in the development of system prototypes and optimization strategies.

• Must be 18 years or older and currently enrolled in a PhD program in a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant academic research or industry experience in robotics or related areas.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art algorithms in the field of robotics.
• Publication(s) at top-tier conferences or journals preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.