Applied Scientist III, Worldwide Stores Accessibility

Amazon.com.ca, ULC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a passionate Applied Scientist III for their new Worldwide Stores Accessibility team. This role focuses on pioneering AI innovations in accessibility, offering a unique chance to shape industry standards and impact millions through advanced machine learning applications. Candidates should be equipped with a PhD or equivalent experience and a strong foundation in machine learning technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building machine learning models.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python.
• Experience with deep learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility AI innovations across Amazon's ecosystem.
• Drive adoption of advanced AI technologies and mentor engineering teams.
• Design solutions for complex accessibility challenges.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Java

C++

Python

Education

PhD or Master's degree

Tools

R

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

Spark MLLib

Job description

Are you passionate about applying advanced AI and machine learning to solve real-world challenges that impact millions of users? Do you want to be at the forefront of defining how AI can create more inclusive digital experiences? Are you excited about the opportunity to shape an entirely new field of applied science while building a team from the ground up?

Join us as one of the founding members of the new Worldwide Stores Accessibility team, where you'll have the unique opportunity to pioneer the application of advanced AI technologies in accessibility. Whether or not you have prior accessibility experience, if you're an exceptional scientist with a drive to make meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

You'll have the opportunity to :

• Define industry standards in Accessibility AI
• Lead innovative research that bridges academic innovation with real-world applications
• Leverage Amazon's vast data and computational resources
• Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers
• Publish your findings at peer-reviewed conferences and workshops

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Key job responsibilities

As a founding Applied Scientist III, you will :

• Shape the scientific strategy and vision for accessibility innovations across Amazon's ecosystem
• Define both immediate-term projects and long-term research directions
• Lead strategic discussions influencing hundreds of internal partner teams across Amazon's business units
• Represent our team in an exceptional community of principal scientists and engineers
• Drive the adoption of advanced AI technologies, such as generative and agentic AI applications
• Guide and mentor the engineering team while having the freedom to pursue innovative research
• Serve as a key advisor to stakeholders and leadership on accessibility science matters
• Influence industry standards through published research and thought leadership
• Design and implement novel solutions for complex, ambiguous accessibility challenges
• Architect and develop production-ready accessibility systems

About the team

The Worldwide Stores Accessibility Team is launching a new AI initiative to revolutionize how we approach accessibility challenges at scale. Our mission is to leverage artificial intelligence to transform Amazon's development culture, making accessibility an integral part of everything we do. We're assembling a team of exceptional scientists and engineers who will develop AI-powered solutions that can scale accessibility innovations across our global organization. By combining advanced AI technologies with accessibility expertise, we aim to create transformative solutions that enhance the digital experience for all users, setting new standards for inclusive technology.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience
• PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc.
• Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark etc.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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