Applied Scientist, AWS Automated Reasoning

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 142,800 - 193,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Applied Scientist, AWS Automated Reasoning at Amazon Web Services in Austin, TX, will tackle complex problems and deliver scalable reasoning solutions across domains. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, mentorship, and cross‑organizational influence.

The position requires a Ph.D. and expertise in SAT/SMT, mechanical theorem proving, symbolic analysis, or related fields, with programming in OCaml, Dafny, Haskell, Kotlin, Lean, Rust, or Scala.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in SAT/SMT, mechanical theorem proving, symbolic simulation, programming language type systems, or program analysis.
• Programming experience in OCaml, Dafny, Haskell, Kotlin, Lean, Rust, Scala, or related language.

Responsibilities

• Solve large or significantly complex problems that require deep knowledge and understanding of the domain and scientific innovation.
• Own strategic problem solving and lead the design, implementation, and delivery of solutions with long‑term quantifiable impact.
• Provide cross‑organizational technical influence, increasing productivity and effectiveness by sharing deep knowledge and experience.
• Develop strategic plans to identify fundamentally new solutions for business problems.
• Assist in the career development of others, mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross‑organizational influence

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D. in computer science or related field

Tools

OCaml

Dafny

Haskell

Kotlin

Lean

Rust

Scala

Job description

Applied Scientist, AWS Automated Reasoning

Stellen-ID: 10439469 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Applied Scientists in AWS Automated Reasoning are dedicated to making AWS the best computing service in the world for customers who require advanced and rigorous solutions for automated reasoning, privacy, and sovereignty.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Solve large or significantly complex problems that require deep knowledge and understanding of the domain and scientific innovation.
• Own strategic problem solving and lead the design, implementation, and delivery of solutions with long‑term quantifiable impact.
• Provide cross‑organizational technical influence, increasing productivity and effectiveness by sharing deep knowledge and experience.
• Develop strategic plans to identify fundamentally new solutions for business problems.
• Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in areas such as SAT, SMT, mechanical theorem proving, symbolic simulation, programming language type systems, or program analysis.
• Programming experience in O’Caml, Dafny, Haskell, Kotlin, Lean, Rust, Scala, or a related language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience programming in O’Caml, Dafny, Haskell, Kotlin, Lean, Rust, Scala or a related language.

About the Team

Diverse Experiences Amazon Automated Reasoning values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Benefits and Compensation

The base salary range for this position is \$142,800.00 - \$193,200.00 annually. 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 optional 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.

Location

USA, TX, Austin

Equal Opportunity Employer

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