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Sr. Applied Scientist, Sensing
Amazon
H1B ✓On-sitesenior levelPosted April 12, 2026
About the Role
Develop and design innovative, complex sensing systems for robotic solutions from concept through to production. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-performance, scalable automation.
Requirements
Requires a Ph.D. in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or a related field with extensive experience in sensing and signal processing. Candidates must demonstrate technical leadership in designing sensing systems and possess hands-on experience with prototyping and product development.
Full Job Description
Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.
As a Senior Applied Scientist in Sensing, you will develop innovative and complex sensing systems for our emerging robotic solutions and improve existing on-robot sensing to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting custom sensor systems from the ground up. They enjoy analytical problem solving and possess practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping. They thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and have led the development of complex sensing systems.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and adapt holistic on-robot sensing solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
- Mentor and develop junior engineers
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
- Own the detailed design and performance of a sensing system design
- Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth transition of concept to product
- Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
- Exhibit role model behaviors of applied science best practices, thorough and predictive analysis and cradle to grave ownership
About the team
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: - Ph.D. in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
- Technical leadership in conceptualization, design and development of sensing systems
- Deep knowledge of sensing and signal processing, estimation, computer vision, or machine learning
- Knowledge of optics, camera modeling, and real-time imaging technologies
- Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
- Thorough understanding and use of principles, theories and concepts of perceptual analysis, as well as ability to apply them to system design
- Organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams
- Experience communicating concepts to leadership and writing technical documents
- Experience evaluating design, performance and tradeoffs of perceptual computing systems Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience launching a product at scale
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical and Controls engineers
- Experience with safety certification of sensing systems
- Experience with using sensing modalities in control loops
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, MA, N.Reading - 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually
As a Senior Applied Scientist in Sensing, you will develop innovative and complex sensing systems for our emerging robotic solutions and improve existing on-robot sensing to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting custom sensor systems from the ground up. They enjoy analytical problem solving and possess practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping. They thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and have led the development of complex sensing systems.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and adapt holistic on-robot sensing solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
- Mentor and develop junior engineers
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
- Own the detailed design and performance of a sensing system design
- Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth transition of concept to product
- Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures
- Exhibit role model behaviors of applied science best practices, thorough and predictive analysis and cradle to grave ownership
About the team
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: - Ph.D. in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
- Technical leadership in conceptualization, design and development of sensing systems
- Deep knowledge of sensing and signal processing, estimation, computer vision, or machine learning
- Knowledge of optics, camera modeling, and real-time imaging technologies
- Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
- Thorough understanding and use of principles, theories and concepts of perceptual analysis, as well as ability to apply them to system design
- Organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams
- Experience communicating concepts to leadership and writing technical documents
- Experience evaluating design, performance and tradeoffs of perceptual computing systems Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience launching a product at scale
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical and Controls engineers
- Experience with safety certification of sensing systems
- Experience with using sensing modalities in control loops
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, MA, N.Reading - 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually