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Senior Applied Scientist

Amazon - San Francisco, California, USA

Posted May 20, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
6 weeks From the posting source
Non-birth-parent leave
6 weeks From the posting source
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Salary
$192K-$260K From the posting source
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

102% 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.

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About this role

Senior Applied Scientist San Francisco, California, USA Amazon is seeking a world-class Sr. Applied Scientist to lead the development of next-generation object tracking systems for autonomous robots operating at Amazon's scale. In this role, you will architect robust, real-time tracking pipelines that fuse information across multiple sensor modalities - combining the rigor of classical estimation theory with the power of modern learning-based approaches to deliver tracking systems that are accurate, reliable, and scalable in complex, dynamic environments. Amazon is on a mission to redefine the future of automation - and we're looking for exceptional talent to help lead the way. We are building the next generation of advanced robotic systems that seamlessly blend cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and novel mechanical design to create adaptable, intelligent automation solutions capable of operating safely alongside humans in dynamic, real-world environments. We leverage the power of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced robotics to solve some of the most complex operational challenges at a scale unlike anywhere else in the world. Our fleet of robots spans hundreds of facilities globally, working in sophisticated coordination to deliver on our promise of customer excellence - and we're just getting started. As a Sr. Applied Scientist working on Tracking and Sensor Fusion, you will own the design and delivery of tracking systems that enable robots to maintain persistent, accurate awareness of objects, humans, and dynamic elements in their environment. You will bring deep expertise in multi-sensor fusion, Bayesian estimation, and Kalman filtering - paired with a

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