Applied Scientist II, AFT AI, Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT)

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Applied Scientist specializing in computer vision to join their innovative AFT AI team. This role involves developing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions at scale, tackling real-world challenges in automation and robotics. Collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and engineers, you will design robust systems and mentor junior developers. If you are passionate about leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values creativity and ownership while making a significant impact on a global scale.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in CS, CE, or ML.
• Experience in developing deep learning algorithms for computer vision.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable solutions for computer vision applications.
• Mentor junior developers and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

Deep Learning Algorithms

Programming in Java

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Data Science Frameworks

Unix/Linux

Professional Software Development

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Pandas

Job description

Are you excited about developing generative AI and foundation models to revolutionize automation, robotics and computer vision? Are you looking for opportunities to build and deploy them on real problems at truly vast scale? At Amazon Fulfillment Technologies and Robotics we are on a mission to build high-performance autonomous systems that perceive and act to further improve our world-class customer experience - at Amazon scale.

This role is for the AFT AI team which has deep expertise developing cutting edge AI solutions at scale and successfully applying them to business problems in the Amazon Fulfillment Network. These solutions typically utilize machine learning and computer vision techniques, applied to text, sequences of events, images or video from existing or new hardware. The team is comprised of scientists, who develop machine learning and computer vision solutions, analytics, who evaluate the expected business impact for a project and the performance of these solutions, and software engineers, who provide necessary support such as annotation pipelines and machine learning library development.

We are looking for an Applied Scientist with expertise in computer vision. You will work alongside other CV scientists, engineers, product managers and various stakeholders to deploy vision models at scale across a diverse set of initiatives. If you are a self-motivated individual with a zeal for customer obsession and ownership, and are passionate about applying computer vision for real world problems - this is the team for you.

Key job responsibilities

1. You will be part of a team of scientists and engineers and will work on scaling systems to production alongside partner teams.
2. You will learn how to build robust solutions that operate at Amazon scale, and work with senior technical leaders to grow your skills.
3. You will face a high level of research ambiguity and problems that require creative, ambitious, and inventive solutions.
4. You will design and implement scalable solutions and solve complex problems.
5. You will mentor and coach junior software developers.
6. You should be a great communicator and should be motivated to achieve results in a fast-paced, and at times ambiguous, environment.
7. You should be a self-starter with a bias towards independent problem solving.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team

Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers Amazon’s global fulfillment network. We invent and deliver software, hardware, and data science solutions that orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people. We harmonize the physical and virtual world so Amazon customers can get what they want, when they want it.

The AFT AI team has deep expertise developing cutting edge AI solutions at scale and successfully applying them to business problems in the Amazon Fulfillment Network. These solutions typically utilize machine learning and computer vision techniques, applied to text, sequences of events, images or video from existing or new hardware. We influence each stage of innovation from inception to deployment, developing a research plan, creating and testing prototype solutions, and shepherding the production versions to launch.

Our team is the central machine learning and computer vision team supporting all of AFT. The team is comprised of scientists, who develop machine learning and computer vision solutions, analytics, who evaluate the expected business impact for a project and the performance of these solutions, and software engineers, who provide necessary support such as annotation pipelines and machine learning library development.

Minimum Requirements

1. PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
2. Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
3. Experience developing and implementing deep learning algorithms, particularly with respect to computer vision algorithms
4. Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
5. 1+ years of building models for business application experience
6. Experience with state-of-the-art deep learning and data science frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas
7. Experience using Unix/Linux
8. Experience in professional software development

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit here for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 here. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.