Applied Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence

Amazon; London; On-site; USD 136,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Applied Scientist for their Artificial General Intelligence team. This role focuses on developing innovative algorithms and modeling techniques using Large Language Models. Candidates should have a strong background in deep learning and programming, with opportunities to publish in top-tier conferences. The position offers competitive compensation and a chance to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in CS, CE, ML or related fields.
• 1+ years of building models for business applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of novel algorithms and modeling techniques.
• Leverage Amazon’s data sources to advance generative AI.

Skills

Deep Learning

Programming

Model Alignment

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Tools

Java

C++

Python

PyTorch

Job description

Job ID: 2923396 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Applied Scientist with a strong deep learning background, to build industry-leading technology with Large Language Models (LLMs) and multi-modal systems. You will support projects that work on technologies including multi-modal model alignment, moderation systems and evaluation.

Key job responsibilities
As an Applied Scientist with the AGI team, you will support the development of novel algorithms and modeling techniques, to advance the state of the art with LLMs. Your work will directly impact our customers in the form of products and services that make use of speech and language technology. You will leverage Amazon’s heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). You are also expected to publish in top tier conferences.

About the team
The AGI team has a mission to push the envelope in LLMs and multimodal systems. Specifically, we focus on model alignment with an aim to maintain safety while not denting utility, in order to provide the best-possible experience for our customers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
- 1+ years of building models for business application experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related field
- Strong experience with multi-modal model alignment, moderation systems, and evaluation with Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
- Experience with patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience with popular deep learning frameworks, including PyTorch

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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