Postdoctoral Scientist, Amazon Robotics Research and AI Development

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Amazon is looking for talented Postdoctoral Scientists to join the Research and AI Development team at Amazon Robotics for a one-year, full-time research position with an optional extension for a second year. This Postdoctoral Scientist will innovate in the areas of multi-agent path planning, dynamic optimal transport (OT), and explainable AI (X-AI) for DeepFleet Foundation Models. They will have the opportunity to develop optimal and scalable solutions for the world’s largest fleet of mobile robots, in addition to developing interpretability techniques for the DeepFleet FMs.

At Amazon, we experiment and innovate relentlessly. Science is core in our offering to shoppers, advertisers and customers. Our scientists apply machine learning, optimization, and probabilistic modeling at scale to enhance customer experience, help advertisers reach relevant audiences, and support brand building. We are seeking talented scientists to invent new techniques in a variety of areas and innovate on behalf of shoppers, advertisers, and customers.

Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:

-Work closely with a senior science advisor, collaborate with other scientists and engineers, and be part of Amazon’s diverse global science community.

-Publish your innovation in top-tier academic venues and hone your presentation skills.

-Be inspired by challenges and opportunities to invent new techniques in your area(s) of expertise.

A day in the life
On a typical day in this role, you will work to progress your research projects, meet with engineering, systems, and solutions stakeholders, brainstorm with other scientists on the team, and participate in team processes. You will follow your multi-agent path planning, dynamic OT, and X-AI projects through the entire life cycle of design, implementation, evaluation, analysis, and will communicate your findings and results through publications in top-tier academic venues.

About the team
The Research and AI Development team at Amazon Robotics is a multi-disciplinary science team that includes scientists with backgrounds in planning and scheduling, optimization, machine learning, and operations research. We develop novel planning algorithms and machine learning methods and apply them to real-word robotic warehouses, including: (1) Planning and coordinating the paths of thousands of robots (2) Dynamic allocation and scheduling of tasks to thousands of robots (3) Learning how to adapt system behavior to varying operating conditions and (4) Co-design of robotic logistics processes and the algorithms to optimize them.

Basic qualifications

- PhD in a relevant field, received within 2 years of starting the program
- Proven publication record in Machine Learning, Robotics, AI, Computer Science, Operations Research, or other related technical fields
- Experience in data science and quantitative research
- Proficiency in technologies relevant to the subfield

Preferred qualifications

- Ability to independently deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Publications at top-tier, peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Expert knowledge in modeling and performance, operationalization, and scalability of scientific techniques and establishing decision strategies

Required application materials:

- CV, which lists all peer-reviewed publications and conferences,
- Research statement that outlines your research achievements and future research interests, and
- A journal article or book chapter that demonstrates your domain expertise.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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 - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Postdoctoral Scientist, Amazon Robotics Research and AI Development at Amazon rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Postdoctoral Scientist, Amazon Robotics Research and AI Development is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is $143k-$193k a year.
The role is based in US, MA, N.reading.
The job was posted on April 16, 2026.
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