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Robotics Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status renewal cycle.
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Are you interested in solving the most critical operations problem behind cutting-edge robotics development? Interested in fast dynamic environment? Amazon's Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR) team is building advanced robotic systems through frontier foundation models, and high-quality data collection is a core input to that research.
Key job responsibilities
Own the technical execution and continuous improvement of early-stage data collection for advanced robotics. Partner with researchers to translate research objectives into reliable collection workflows, improve data quality, and shorten policy training iteration cycles. Work independently within agreed priorities, providing hands-on technical guidance to data collectors and coordinating execution across research, engineering, and operations.
In this role, you will
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Own end to end collection iterations for assigned research tasks, from requirements and station readiness through pilot data collection, quality review, and delivery of training-ready data. Coordinate dependencies and resolve blockers to meet agreed quality and turnaround goals.
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Partner with researchers to develop and refine SOPs, translating task objectives, failure modes, and evaluation feedback into clear collection instructions and acceptance criteria. Maintain version control and ensure collectors adopt changes consistently.
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Serve as the technical subject matter expert for assigned data collection workflows, equipment, and tools. Independently diagnose complex issues involving robotics hardware, sensors, calibration, collection software, and data integrity; engage engineering partners when resolution requires deeper expertise.
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Provide daily technical direction and coaching to data collectors. Demonstrate correct execution, calibrate collectors against quality standards, and develop their troubleshooting skills and judgment.
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Assess operational and technical risks, including equipment readiness, unsafe conditions, data loss, and quality degradation. Determine when to continue, pause collection, or escalate, and coordinate recovery within established safety and technical boundaries.
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Coordinate technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including researchers, engineering, operations, and annotation partners. Communicate priorities, trade-offs, risks, and decisions clearly, and escalate issues that threaten delivery commitments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree or above in Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or experience working in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
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Demonstrated ability to deliver independently within defined objectives, coordinate multiple partner teams, and resolve operational blockers with limited guidance
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Experience diagnosing hardware, software, or process issues, using evidence to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
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Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, including the ability to assess risks and make sound technical decisions with incomplete information
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Working understanding of how collection quality, task coverage, and consistency affect model training and evaluation, with the ability to translate research requirements into executable procedures and quality checks
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Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others and communicate complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences, including remote teams and colleagues who use English as a second language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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2+ years of experience in technical operations, engineering, technical project management, or a related role involving hands-on ownership of complex systems or workflows
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Experience developing SOPs, technical documentation, performance metrics, and process improvements, and ensuring their adoption
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Experience with robotics, teleoperation, egocentric video, or multimodal sensor data
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Experience supporting ML/AI data collection, annotation, quality assurance, or model evaluation workflows
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Familiarity with sensor calibration, timestamp synchronization, pose tracking, and data integrity checks
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Experience using vibe coding agents to build and maintain lightweight operational tools
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Experience taking an experimental workflow from initial pilot through repeatable execution across multiple stations or teams
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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 110,400.00 - 191,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in solving the most critical operations problem behind cutting-edge robotics development? Interested in fast dynamic environment? Amazon's Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR) team is building advanced robotic systems through frontier foundation models, and high-quality data collection is a core input to that research.
Key job responsibilities
Own the technical execution and continuous improvement of early-stage data collection for advanced robotics. Partner with researchers to translate research objectives into reliable collection workflows, improve data quality, and shorten policy training iteration cycles. Work independently within agreed priorities, providing hands-on technical guidance to data collectors and coordinating execution across research, engineering, and operations.
In this role, you will
-
Own end to end collection iterations for assigned research tasks, from requirements and station readiness through pilot data collection, quality review, and delivery of training-ready data. Coordinate dependencies and resolve blockers to meet agreed quality and turnaround goals.
-
Partner with researchers to develop and refine SOPs, translating task objectives, failure modes, and evaluation feedback into clear collection instructions and acceptance criteria. Maintain version control and ensure collectors adopt changes consistently.
-
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for assigned data collection workflows, equipment, and tools. Independently diagnose complex issues involving robotics hardware, sensors, calibration, collection software, and data integrity; engage engineering partners when resolution requires deeper expertise.
-
Provide daily technical direction and coaching to data collectors. Demonstrate correct execution, calibrate collectors against quality standards, and develop their troubleshooting skills and judgment.
-
Assess operational and technical risks, including equipment readiness, unsafe conditions, data loss, and quality degradation. Determine when to continue, pause collection, or escalate, and coordinate recovery within established safety and technical boundaries.
-
Coordinate technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including researchers, engineering, operations, and annotation partners. Communicate priorities, trade-offs, risks, and decisions clearly, and escalate issues that threaten delivery commitments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor's degree or above in Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or experience working in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
-
Demonstrated ability to deliver independently within defined objectives, coordinate multiple partner teams, and resolve operational blockers with limited guidance
-
Experience diagnosing hardware, software, or process issues, using evidence to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
-
Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, including the ability to assess risks and make sound technical decisions with incomplete information
-
Working understanding of how collection quality, task coverage, and consistency affect model training and evaluation, with the ability to translate research requirements into executable procedures and quality checks
-
Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others and communicate complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences, including remote teams and colleagues who use English as a second language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
2+ years of experience in technical operations, engineering, technical project management, or a related role involving hands-on ownership of complex systems or workflows
-
Experience developing SOPs, technical documentation, performance metrics, and process improvements, and ensuring their adoption
-
Experience with robotics, teleoperation, egocentric video, or multimodal sensor data
-
Experience supporting ML/AI data collection, annotation, quality assurance, or model evaluation workflows
-
Familiarity with sensor calibration, timestamp synchronization, pose tracking, and data integrity checks
-
Experience using vibe coding agents to build and maintain lightweight operational tools
-
Experience taking an experimental workflow from initial pilot through repeatable execution across multiple stations or teams
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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 110,400.00 - 191,200.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Robotics Engineer
Verify your degree maps to robotics
PERM requires your credential to directly support the job duties listed on the labor certification. A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science typically clears this bar; a general STEM degree may need a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency.
Search for employers with EB-3 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Robotics Engineer openings by green card sponsorship history, so you target companies that have already run PERM for similar roles rather than pitching sponsorship to employers who have never done it.
Flag automation and defense contractors early
Robotics roles at defense contractors often require security clearances that are unavailable to non-citizens, which quietly disqualifies sponsorship candidates. Confirm clearance requirements before investing time in the application process.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Look up your wage level on the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks so you know the floor your offer must meet to support a PERM filing.
Request a PERM-ready job description at offer stage
The duties and minimum requirements written into your job offer become the foundation of the PERM application. Ask your employer to draft these requirements narrowly around your actual role so USCIS cannot argue the position is too broadly defined to require your specific credentials.
Track your priority date once the I-140 is approved
After PERM and I-140 approval, your green card availability depends on your country of birth and the monthly Visa Bulletin. Applicants born in India or China face significantly longer waits at the EB-3 level, so filing I-485 concurrently when permitted preserves your place in line.
Green Card Robotics Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Robotics Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Robotics Engineer positions typically qualify for both categories. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree, which applies to most entry and mid-level robotics positions. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when your employer can justify that the position demands graduate-level expertise in areas like motion planning, autonomous systems, or machine learning integration.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Robotics Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 65,000 registrations annually, subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition stage and leads to permanent residency. The PERM process is slower overall, often taking one to two years from labor certification through I-140 approval, but it permanently resolves your immigration status rather than requiring repeated renewals.
What does the PERM process look like specifically for robotics roles?
Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign, advertise the position publicly, and document that no qualified U.S. applicant was rejected. For robotics roles, the job requirements must be standard for the occupation according to O*NET, meaning an employer cannot artificially inflate requirements to exclude U.S. workers. The process typically takes six to eighteen months before an I-140 petition can be filed.
How do I find Robotics Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Robotics Engineer openings filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have already sponsored PERM applications for similar roles dramatically increases your chances compared to approaching companies with no prior sponsorship experience, since they already have established processes with immigration counsel.
Can my employer sponsor my green card if I'm currently on OPT or H-1B?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM while you hold OPT, H-1B, or another valid work authorization. PERM does not require you to change status first. If your H-1B expires before the green card process completes, your employer can file for H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year limit under AC21 once your I-140 has been approved for at least 365 days.