Applied Scientist, ITA-Global Hiring Science

Amazon.com; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP

DPSP

paid time off

well-being resources

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer for Intelligent Talent Acquisition (ITA) to design and deploy fair, scalable models that improve hiring accuracy at scale. You will work with scientists, engineers, and product teams to ship AI-driven recruitment solutions using state-of-the-art NLP, LLMs, and GenAI.

You will collaborate across functions, publish findings, and influence hiring practices globally while navigating data privacy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business applications
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
• Experience using Unix/Linux
• Experience in professional software development
• Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced AI models using the latest LLM and GenAI technologies to develop fair and accurate machine learning models for hiring.
• Clearly and cogently present your work and ideas, and respond effectively to feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams with Research Scientists and Software Engineers to integrate AI-driven products into Amazon's hiring process.
• Stay at the advance of AI research, continuously exploring and implementing new techniques in NLP, LLMs, and GenAI to drive innovation in hiring.
• Implement advanced natural language processing models to extract insights from diverse data sources.
• Ensure effective teamwork, communication, collaboration, and commitment across multiple teams with competing priorities.
• Contribute to the scientific community through publications, presentations, and collaborations with academic institutions.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Algorithms

Data structures

Numerical optimization

Data mining

Parallel computing

Distributed computing

High-performance computing

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE

Job description

Do you want a role with deep meaning and the ability to make a major impact? As part of Intelligent Talent Acquisition (ITA), you'll have the opportunity to reinvent the hiring process and deliver unprecedented scale, sophistication, and accuracy for Amazon Talent Acquisition operations. ITA is an industry-leading people science and technology organization made up of scientists, engineers, analysts, product professionals and more, all with the shared goal of connecting the right people to the right jobs in a way that is fair and precise. Last year we delivered over 6 million online candidate assessments, and helped Amazon deliver billions of packages around the world by making it possible to hire hundreds of thousands of workers in the right quantity, at the right location and at exactly the right time. You'll work on state-of-the-art research, advanced software tools, new AI systems, and machine learning algorithms, leveraging Amazon's in-house tech stack to bring innovative solutions to life. Join ITA in using technologies to transform the hiring landscape and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Together, we can solve the world's toughest hiring problems.

Global Hiring Science owns and develops products and services using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (ML) that enhance recruitment. We collaborate with scientists to build and maintain machine learning solutions for hiring, offering opportunities to both apply and develop ML engineering skills in a production environment.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced AI models using the latest LLM and GenAI technologies to develop fair and accurate machine learning models for hiring.
• Clearly and cogently present your work and ideas, and respond effectively to feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams with Research Scientists and Software Engineers to integrate AI-driven products into Amazon's hiring process.
• Stay at the advance of AI research, continuously exploring and implementing new techniques in NLP, LLMs, and GenAI to drive innovation in hiring.
• Implement advanced natural language processing models to extract insights from diverse data sources.
• Ensure effective teamwork, communication, collaboration, and commitment across multiple teams with competing priorities.
• Contribute to the scientific community through publications, presentations, and collaborations with academic institutions.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business application experience
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Unix/Linux
• Experience in professional software development
• Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• paid time off
• and other resources to improve health and well-being.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.