Applied Scientist • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a solid foundation in computer vision and are familiar with multimodal encoders — your hands-on experience training multimodal models sets you apart. You possess end-to-end machine learning pipeline experience, spanning data curation, model training, and production deployment, which is essential for this role. Your expertise in large language models (LLMs) allows you to leverage them effectively in your work, particularly in using LLMs as evaluators for model performance.

You are passionate about creating personalized experiences and understand the importance of user intent in e-commerce. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and design, ensures that you can contribute to building scalable, agentic systems that enhance customer journeys. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to tackle complex challenges in machine learning and data science.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, is a plus, as it aligns with Amazon's infrastructure. Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and data-driven decision-making will help you excel in this role. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As an Applied Scientist II, you will work on developing innovative solutions that help customers find the right products during their shopping journey. You will be responsible for designing and implementing machine learning models that personalize user experiences, leveraging your expertise in computer vision and multimodal learning. Your role will involve running global experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of new features and algorithms, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by Amazon customers.

You will collaborate closely with product managers and UX designers to translate user needs into technical requirements, ensuring that the solutions you develop are user-centric and effective. Your work will directly impact the shopping experience, making it more intuitive and personalized for millions of customers worldwide.

In addition to model development, you will also focus on optimizing existing systems and processes, ensuring that they are scalable and efficient. You will mentor junior team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their roles. Your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of personalized shopping at Amazon.

What we offer

Amazon provides a competitive salary range of $142,800.00 - $193,200.00 annually, along with comprehensive benefits that include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Join us at Amazon and be part of a team that is revolutionizing e-commerce through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights.