Applied Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence

Amazon; Seattle (WA); 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. The role involves developing advanced algorithms and leveraging large-scale data to build industry-leading technology in multimodal systems and generative AI. The ideal candidate has a strong background in deep learning and experience in computer vision, with opportunities to shape cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in CS, CE, ML or related fields.
• 1+ years of experience in building models for business applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel algorithms and modeling techniques for multimodal systems.
• Leverage large-scale computing resources to enhance development with multimodal LLMs and GenAI.
• Work with peers to advance the state of the art in computer vision.

Skills

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Multimodal LLMs

Generative AI

Programming in Python

Programming in Java

Programming in C++

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

Job ID: 2987630 | 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 help build industry-leading technology with multimodal systems.

Key job responsibilities
As an Applied Scientist with the AGI team, you will work with talented peers to develop novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state of the art with multimodal systems. You will leverage Amazon’s heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate development with multimodal Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Computer Vision.

About the team
The AGI team has a mission to advance the state of the art with multimodal LLMs and GenAI in Computer Vision, 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 Vision, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related field
- Experience with popular deep learning frameworks, including PyTorch
- Experience with learning multimodal LLMs and GenAI in Computer Vision, both in the image and video domains
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco 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.

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