Applied Scientist • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field, along with 3+ years of experience building models for business applications. Your strong quantitative modeling skills enable you to apply modern machine learning methods to solve key business questions and make strategic recommendations. You thrive in collaborative environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity, with a keen attention to detail.

Your expertise in statistics and optimization allows you to frame decision-making problems effectively, particularly in determining marketing spends across various channels. You have a proven track record of predicting customer behavior and business conditions through advanced machine learning and predictive modeling techniques. You are adept at presenting proposals and results clearly, backed by data and actionable conclusions.

Desirable

Experience with patents or publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals is a plus, showcasing your commitment to advancing the field of data science and machine learning. You are entrepreneurial in spirit, always looking for innovative ways to leverage data for impactful marketing strategies.

What you'll do

As an Applied Scientist on the Customer Targeting team, you will develop and optimize models that enhance the performance of Amazon's marketing initiatives across various channels and advertising formats. You will collaborate closely with business leaders to drive your insights into production, ensuring that your recommendations translate into actionable strategies that impact daily marketing activities.

Your role will involve leveraging your knowledge of statistics and optimization to inform decision-making processes regarding marketing spends. You will predict future customer behavior and business conditions, utilizing analytical and predictive techniques to build models that optimize targeting efforts. Your ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner will be crucial in communicating your findings and proposals to stakeholders.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changes and challenges as they arise. Your entrepreneurial mindset will help you identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within the marketing landscape at Amazon. You will be part of a highly collaborative team, contributing to a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

What we offer

Amazon provides a competitive salary range of $142,800.00 - $193,200.00 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as life insurance options. You will also have access to mental health support, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) matching program. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.

Join us at Amazon and be part of a team that is dedicated to leveraging data to drive impactful marketing strategies. Your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of customer targeting at one of the world's leading companies.