Applied Scientist • Senior

Who you are

You hold a PhD or Master's degree and have over 6 years of applied research experience, particularly in the field of AI and machine learning. Your background includes at least 3 years of hands-on experience building machine learning models and systems, showcasing your ability to tackle complex problems with innovative solutions. You are comfortable working semi-autonomously and have a strong understanding of scientific techniques, which you can extend and adapt to meet specific customer needs. Your experience has equipped you with the skills to prioritize rapid experimentation while ensuring responsible AI development, ultimately delivering measurable impacts for customers.

You thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with both business and technical teams to design and document requirements effectively. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work closely with technical leaders makes you a valuable asset to any team. You maintain high standards in your work, balancing speed with quality, and are driven by a desire to solve enduring business challenges through technology.

What you'll do

As a Senior Applied Scientist at Amazon, you will play a crucial role in the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization. Your primary responsibility will be to contribute to the development of AI systems for a new product area, leveraging Amazon's unique expertise to create intuitive and differentiated technology solutions. You will partner with various teams to design and document requirements, ensuring that the technical strategies and applied science roadmaps align with customer needs.

You will extend existing scientific techniques and invent new ones to address specific challenges at the product level. This role requires you to work on difficult problems with visible risks or roadblocks, where your expertise will guide the team in navigating these challenges. You will also be involved in rapid experimentation, testing new ideas, and iterating on solutions to ensure they meet customer expectations.

Your contributions will directly impact the success of the product, as you work closely with technical leaders to ensure high standards are maintained throughout the development process. You will be expected to prioritize tasks effectively, balancing the need for speed with the importance of responsible AI practices. Your work will help accelerate our customers' businesses, providing them with the tools they need to manage their operations efficiently.

What we offer

At Amazon, we offer a competitive salary range of $167,100.00 - $226,100.00 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as life insurance options. You will have access to mental health support, flexible spending accounts, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage. Our 401(k) matching program and generous paid time off policies reflect our commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of AI solutions and making a meaningful impact on businesses worldwide.