Applied Science Manager, Amazon Shopping

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a leader to manage a team focused on Large Language Model and Vision-Language Model post-training and alignment for innovative shopping experiences on the platform. The role collaborates with scientists, engineers, TPMs, and cross-functional partners to deliver customer-centric ML solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in ML/NLP/LLM and a track record of shipping models to production, with experience in SFT/RL.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership.
• 5+ years experience in machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, and/or distributed training infrastructure.
• Experience with shipping models in production systems, including product development, deployment, and evaluation lifecycle.
• Experience in LLM post-training (SFT and RL) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team working on LLM and/or VLM post-training and alignment for new shopping experiences.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and TPMs to innovate for customers.
• Lead initiatives that improve shopping experiences using advanced ML technologies.

Skills

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

ML/NLP/LLM

Production deployment

LLM post-training (SFT/RL)

Job description

Description

We’re working to improve shopping on Amazon using the conversational capabilities of large language models, and are searching for pioneers who are passionate about technology, innovation, and customer experience, and are ready to make a lasting impact on the industry. In this role, you will be managing a team working on Large Language Model (LLM) and/or Vision-Language Model (VLM) post-training and alignment for new shopping experiences. You’ll be working with talented scientists, engineers, and technical program managers (TPM) to innovate on behalf of our customers. If you’re fired up about being part of a dynamic, driven team, then this is your moment to join us on this exciting journey!

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership

• 5+ years experience in machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, and/or distributed training infrastructure

• Experience with shipping models in production systems, including product development, deployment, and evaluation lifecycle

• Experience in LLM post-training (SFT and RL) a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application

• Experience building complex software systems, especially involving deep learning, machine learning and computer vision, that have been successfully delivered to customers

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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, Palo Alto - 211,400.00 - 286,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 183,800.00 - 248,700.00 USD annually