Research Scientist • Mid-Level

Who you are

You hold a PhD or Master's degree and have a strong technical background in artificial intelligence, particularly in natural language processing. Your experience includes coding and working with large datasets, which allows you to construct, train, and evaluate models effectively. You are skilled in ensuring the quality of data throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including data sourcing, normalization, and transformation.

You have a collaborative mindset and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and language engineers. Your ability to present proposals and results clearly, backed by data, is a key strength. You are passionate about advancing the state-of-the-art in AI and machine learning, and you thrive in an environment that encourages innovation.

Desirable

Experience with generative AI and large language models is a plus. Familiarity with data querying infrastructure for both offline and online use cases will enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Research Scientist at Amazon, you will play a critical role in driving innovation in AI technologies. You will ensure the quality of speech, language, and other data throughout all stages of acquisition and processing. This includes cleaning, analyzing, and selecting data to achieve project goals. You will build and test models that enhance customer experiences, collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds to achieve impactful results.

Your responsibilities will also include presenting your findings and proposals in a clear manner, ensuring that your conclusions are actionable and data-driven. You will work closely with engineers to develop efficient data querying infrastructure, contributing to both offline and online use cases. Your role will be pivotal in advancing the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies across Amazon's businesses.

What we offer

Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) matching program. You will have access to mental health support and flexible spending accounts. The salary for this position ranges from $136,000 to $184,000 annually, reflecting the value we place on your expertise and contributions. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products.