2027 Applied Science Internship - United States, PhD Student Science Recruiting Frontier AI & Robotics, Frontier AI & Robotics

About the role

Are you a brilliant mind seeking to push the boundaries of what's possible with intelligent robotics? Join our elite team of researchers and engineers - led by Pieter Abeel, Rocky Duan, and Peter Chen - at the forefront of applied science, where we're harnessing the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI to reshape the world of robotics and unlock new realms of innovation.

As an Applied Science Intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to work alongside world-renowned experts, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technologies. You'll dive deep into exciting research projects at the intersection of AI and robotics.

This internship is not just about executing tasks - it's about being a driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning to tackle real-world problems and deliver impactful solutions.

Throughout your journey, you'll have access to unparalleled resources, including state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, cutting-edge research papers, and mentorship from industry luminaries. This immersive experience will not only sharpen your technical skills but also cultivate your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where bold ideas are celebrated.

Join us at the forefront of applied robotics and AI, where your contributions will shape the future of intelligent systems and propel humanity forward. Seize this extraordinary opportunity to learn, grow, and leave an indelible mark on the world of technology.

Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h/ week) 12 week internship between May 2026 and September 2026.

Amazon has positions available in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA.

The ideal candidate should possess

• Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and/or robotics
• Publication record at science conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, RSS, CoRL, and ICLR.
• Experience in areas such as multimodal LLMs, world models, image/video tokenization, real2Sim/Sim2real transfer, bimanual manipulation, open-vocabulary panoptic scene understanding, scaling up multi-modal LLMs, and end-to-end vision-language-action models.
• Proficiency in Python, Experience with PyTorch or JAX
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team

Apply now and embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery and innovation!

Key job responsibilities

• Develop novel, scalable algorithms and modeling techniques that advance the state-of-the-art in areas at the intersection of LLMs and generative AI for robotics
• Tackle challenging, groundbreaking research problems on production-scale data, with a focus on robotic perception, manipulation, and control
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, and to communicate research findings clearly, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Leverage AI-powered tools where applicable to accelerate research, experimentation, and prototyping. Critically review and validate outputs from AI tools and automated systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Are enrolled in a PhD
• Can relocate to where the internship is based
• Experience programming in Java, Python, and where applicable, C++ or JAX
• Must be eligible for and available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship for the whole duration of the internship/co-op
• Demonstrated science depth in a specific research area, evidenced through publications, thesis work, or equivalent contributions

Preferred Qualifications

• Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
• Experience in designing experiments and statistical analysis of results

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.

San Francisco, CA, USA - 156,060.00 USD Annually