--- title: Research Scientist, Fauna at Amazon in New York, NY description: Amazon is hiring for the Research Scientist, Fauna role in New York, NY. Pays $157.3K–$212.8K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/research-scientist-fauna-at-amazon-01a0d520-dbc8-7603-a559-20e6344bfd18 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Research Scientist, Fauna in New York, NY. Pays $157.3K–$212.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4jzyqy.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | New York, NY | | **Salary** | $157.3K/yr - $212.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 24, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $198,000 – $216,000 a year (median $216,000). ## Description We are seeking a Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Research Scientist to develop cutting-edge interactions that make robots feel alive, personal, and fun. In this role, you will focus on verbal and non-verbal conversational systems, social dynamics, memory, and long-term relationship formation between robots, their environments, and the people they interact with. Your contributions will be essential in advancing robotics by enabling expressive, socially intelligent, and trustworthy interactions between robots and humans. ## Basic Qualifications \- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience \- Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products \- Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets ## Preferred Qualifications \- Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language \- Experience with agile development \- Experience building web based dashboards using common frameworks Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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 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 . 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