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- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Overview
Amazon is hiring a Language Engineer II for the Alexa Shopping team to drive the design of innovative features. You'll work with Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning to enhance voice shopping experiences. This position requires experience in handling large data sets and strong analytical skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have experience in Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning, with a strong analytical mindset that allows you to handle large data sets effectively. Your expertise in working with Large Language Models positions you well to contribute to innovative projects within the Alexa Shopping team. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with engineers, scientists, and program managers to enhance the voice shopping experience for millions of customers.
You possess strong problem-solving skills and are adept at generating high-quality data while running and evaluating experiments. Your ability to apply state-of-the-art Generative AI techniques enables you to analyze data quality and optimize processes for collecting and annotating LLM inputs and outputs. You are passionate about ensuring that the data you work with accurately represents human language and contributes to meaningful user interactions.
What you'll do
As a Language Engineer II, you will dive deep into critical projects that enhance Alexa Shopping experiences. Your role involves collaborating with fellow Language Engineers and Data Scientists to design APIs that facilitate seamless interactions. You will be responsible for generating high-quality data and running experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of various features.
You will analyze and automate processes for data collection and annotation, ensuring that the data quality meets the high standards required for effective machine learning applications. Your work will involve prompt engineering for API delivery, where you will assess how well the data represents human language and its impact on downstream interactions.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and ensure that the data sets and exemplars you develop align with those needs. Your contributions will play a critical role in driving the design of innovative features that enhance the voice shopping experience. You will also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of Generative AI to improve data optimization strategies.
What we offer
At Amazon, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as options for supplemental life plans. You will have access to mental health support and flexible spending accounts, along with a 401(k) matching program. We also offer generous paid time off and parental leave to support work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the best voice shopping experience for our customers.
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