Applied Scientist II, Alexa AI

Amazon; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Bengaluru is seeking an Applied Scientist to prototype, optimize, and deploy ML algorithms for Generative AI. The role emphasizes research, rigorous experimentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of model-building experience or an advanced degree with relevant ML expertise, and strong programming in Java/C++/Python. On-site work in India with robust problem-solving in GenAI contexts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business applications.
• PhD or Master’s degree in CS/CE/ML.
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier venues.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python.
• Experience in algorithms, data structures, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel/distributed computing.

Responsibilities

• Research, experiment and build proofs of concept advancing AI/ML for GenAI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and execute AI projects.
• Adapt to changing requirements and deadlines in dynamic environments.
• Communicate technically across teams.
• Document algorithms, methodologies and findings for reproducibility.
• Publish research papers in internal/external venues.
• Support on-call activities for critical issues.

Skills

3+ years of ML models

PhD or Master’s in CS/CE/ML

Java/C++/Python

Algorithms & data structures

Education

PhD, or Master’s degree in CS/CE/ML

Tools

Unix/Linux

Professional software development

Job description

Description

The Amazon Alexa AI team in India is seeking a talented, self-driven Applied Scientist to work on prototyping, optimizing, and deploying ML algorithms within the realm of Generative AI.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Research, experiment and build Proof Of Concepts advancing the state of the art in AI & ML for GenAI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and execute technically rigorous AI projects.
• Thrive in dynamic environments, adapting quickly to evolving technical requirements and deadlines.
• Engage in effective technical communication (written & spoken) with coordination across teams.
• Conduct thorough documentation of algorithms, methodologies, and findings for transparency and reproducibility.
• Publish research papers in internal and external venues of repute
• Support on-call activities for critical issues

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business application experience
• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
• 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

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Job ID: A3202426