RL Controls Scientist, Dynamic Systems and Control

As a Reinforcement Learning Controls Scientist you will be responsible for developing Reinforcement Learning models to control complex electromechanical systems. You will take responsibility for defining frameworks performing analysis and training models that guide and inform mechanical and electrical designs software implementation and other software modules that affect overall device safety and performance. You understand trade-offs between model-based and model-free approaches. You will demonstrate cross-functional collaboration and influence to accomplish your goals. You will play a role in defining processes and methods to improve the productivity of the entire team. You will interface with Amazon teams outside your immediate organization to collaborate and share knowledge. You will investigate applicable academic and industry research prototype and test solutions to support product features and design and validate production designs that deliver an exceptional user experience.

Key job responsibilities

• Produce models and simulations of complex high degree-of-freedom dynamic electromechanical systems
• Train Reinforcement Learning control policies that achieve performance targets within hardware and software constraints
• Hands-on prototyping and testing of physical systems in the lab
• Influence hardware and software design decisions owned by other teams to optimize system-level performance
• Work with cross-functional teams (controls firmware perception planning sensors mechanical electrical etc.) to solve complex system integration issues
• Define key performance indicators and allocate error budgets across hardware and software modules
• Perform root cause analysis of system-level failures and distinguish between hardware / software failures and hardware / software mitigations
• Translate business requirements to engineering requirements and identify trade-offs and sensitivities
• Mentor junior engineers in good design practice; actively participate in hiring of new team members

About the team

The Dynamic Systems and Control team develops models algorithms and code to bridge hardware and software development teams and bring robotic products to life. We contributed to Amazon Astro ( and Echo Show 10 ( along with several new technology introductions and unannounced products currently in development.

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

Los Angeles County applicants : Job duties for this position include : work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136000 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $223400 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 136000 - 223400