Applied Scientist • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in applied science, particularly in machine learning, with a focus on language understanding and recommender systems. Your experience includes leading teams and mentoring scientists, fostering their professional development while executing a clear research vision. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with engineering and product teams to drive impactful solutions. Your technical expertise allows you to design scalable systems that address complex challenges in content discovery and customer engagement.

You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your leadership style is inclusive, encouraging team members to contribute their ideas and grow in their roles. You have a passion for innovation and a desire to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry, particularly in enhancing user experiences on platforms like Fire TV.

What you'll do

As the Applied Science Manager for Fire TV Science, you will lead the Language Understanding sub-team, overseeing all query understanding components and models that power search and content discovery. Your role involves hands-on leadership, where you will guide a team of six scientists, ensuring their technical growth and professional development. You will collaborate closely with other workstreams within the Fire TV Science team, contributing to cross-functional initiatives that expand your technical influence beyond the language understanding domain.

You will drive end-to-end impact by designing scalable solutions that systematically address technical challenges, delivering lasting benefits to customers. Your responsibilities will include setting the research agenda, mentoring team members, and ensuring that the team's work aligns with the broader goals of Amazon's Fire TV platform. You will also engage in strategic discussions with product and engineering teams to ensure that your team's innovations are effectively integrated into the user experience.

What we offer

At Amazon, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, equity options, and a full range of medical and financial benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will directly impact millions of users. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in re-inventing how people watch TV and making a difference in the entertainment industry.