[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Amazon jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Amazon · Seattle, WA # Applied Science Manager - Perception, Amazon Robotics US, WA, Seattle Manager or lead Listed on Amazon’s official careers site. Posted September 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10553350/applied-science-manager-perception-amazon-robotics) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Amazon](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) / Applied Science Manager - Perception, Amazon Robotics ## Job description Do you want to create intelligent, adaptable robots with global impact? The Vulcan Stow team ([https://www.amazon.science/latest-news/how-amazon-robotics-researchers-are-solving-a-beautiful-problem](https://www.amazon.science/latest-news/how-amazon-robotics-researchers-are-solving-a-beautiful-problem)) at Amazon Robotics builds high-performance, real-time robotic systems that can perceive, learn, and act intelligently alongside humans—at Amazon scale. We invent and deploy machine learning, optimization algorithms, and geometric reasoning models that empower robots to identify the best available placement opportunities, learn effective stow strategies, and continuously improve capacity utilization. Our mission is to deliver robust, real-time 3D scene understanding that drives downstream manipulation decisions - spanning semantic occupancy prediction, multi-view 3D reconstruction, depth estimation, and panoptic segmentation. We hire and develop subject matter experts in 3D computer vision, deep learning, and generative modeling, targeting high-impact algorithmic unlocks in scene completion, shape reasoning, and edge-optimized inference. We are seeking an experienced Applied Science Manager to lead the Perception team - a group of applied scientists and engineers pushing the frontier of 3D computer vision for robotics. You will drive technical vision using transformer-based architectures, generative 3D models, and scalable data pipelines to deliver sub-250ms perception outputs with the accuracy, robustness, and latency that production robots demand. Collaborating with cross-functional teams across match & affordances, motion planning, and fulfillment operations, you will ship models that run on real robots in real fulfillment centers. Key job responsibilities ### People Leadership Prioritize being a great people manager - motivating, rewarding, and coaching your diverse team is the most important part of this role. Recruit and retain top talent in 3D computer vision, deep learning, and perception systems. Excel in day-to-day people and performance management tasks. ### Technical Vision Set a vision for your team and create technical roadmaps focused on 3D scene understanding, semantic occupancy prediction, depth estimation, and multi-view fusion. Guide research, design, deployment, and evaluation of perception models - including encoder-decoder networks, query-based transformers, and generative architectures - that produce actionable 3D representations for downstream robot decision-making. ### Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with match & affordances, motion planning, hardware, and fulfillment teams to deliver integrated perception solutions that are robust to occlusion, clutter, and sensor noise. Partner with ML infrastructure teams on scalable training pipelines, pseudo-ground-truth data generation, and edge deployment optimization. ### Delivery Excellence Implement best practices in applied research and software development. Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively. Keep technical skills current to contribute meaningfully to architecture decisions, model reviews, and inference optimization discussions. ### Problem Solving Regularly participate in deep-dive troubleshooting exercises and drive technical post-mortem discussions to identify root causes of perception regressions, model failures, depth/segmentation misalignments, and latency degradations. ### A day in the life You will recruit and retain top talent and excel in people and performance management tasks. - Set a vision for the team and create the technical roadmap that deliver results for customers while thinking big for future applications. - Guide the research, design, deployment, and evaluation of complex computer vision and machine learning algorithms for contact-rich, cluttered, real-world manipulation problems. - Work closely with motion, hardware, and software teams to create integrated robotic solutions that are better than the sum of their parts. - Implement best practices in applied research and software development, managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively. Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! ### About the team Watch this video to learn more about Vulcan program in Amazon Robotics: [https://www.amazon.science/latest-news/how-amazon-robotics-researchers-are-solving-a-beautiful-problem](https://www.amazon.science/latest-news/how-amazon-robotics-researchers-are-solving-a-beautiful-problem) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 18, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 11, 2026 - Listed for: 23 days - Location: US, WA, Seattle[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10553350/applied-science-manager-perception-amazon-robotics) ## More jobs at Amazon ### [AR Lead, AI Sovereignty, AI & Emerging Tech AR](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/447f37a71ccc60d486bb/) US, WA, Seattle ### [AWS Certification Program Leader, AWS Certification](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/6664f530345e400832c1/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Amazon Corporate Strategist, imPACT360](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/f8dea45fbd303cc3f10e/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Applied Science Manager, AWS Startups, AWS Startups](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/8f4ea31bdb3d89abe25d/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Applied Science Manager, GameLift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/d500d5213c2748769484/) US, WA, Seattle ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Applied Science: Internship Opportunities - Redmond](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/f1edff0276ef5510c5be/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Principal Applied Science Manager - Excel Team](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/6ee84050a3bd3261dca4/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Senior Autonomous Perception Engineer (Sensor Fusion & Calibration)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/8df18eca081165b51c52/) Hitachi · Farmington Hills, MI, United States ### [Snr Director, Applied Science](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/f68605779b1a2cd07f1f/) Oracle · United States ### [Senior Director, Applied Science - Robotics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/892a9511579b6d516421/) Oracle · United States [Jobs in Seattle, WA](/locations/us/wa/seattle/)[Jobs in Washington](/locations/us-wa/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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