Postdoctoral Scientist, Amazon Robotics Research and AI Development

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Learning budget

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Verification

Source-linked checked Jun 7, 2026

Salary

$143K-$193K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

50% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Data From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

Not required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Assessment

Not required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

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About this role

Postdoctoral Scientist, Amazon Robotics Research and AI Development North Reading, Massachusetts, USA Amazon is looking for a talented Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Fleet Science team at Amazon Robotics for a one-year, full-time research position with an optional extension for a second year. This Postdoctoral Scientist will advance AI-driven optimization of operations workflows for robotic fulfillment at scale. Research areas include automated optimization formulation that enables non-expert users to formulate, solve, and interpret complex optimization problems through natural language, intelligent solver configuration that adapts to problem structure for significant performance gains, and fleet-level AI for dynamic task allocation methods that coordinate decisions across large robot fleets in real time. The postdoc will have the opportunity to develop scalable solutions that democratize and accelerate optimization workflows for the world's largest robotic fulfillment network. 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 cutting-edge 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 vibrant and diverse global science community. - Publish your innovation in top-tier academic venues and hone your presentation skills. - Be inspired by challenges and opportunities

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