Applied Scientist III - AMZ10564141

Amazon Science; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Job summary

AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC in Culver City, California, seeks an Applied Scientist III to design, develop, and deploy data-driven ML/NL solutions. You will build and evaluate models, apply Bayesian and deep learning methods, and run experiments in production environments. The role emphasizes research, collaboration with teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

The position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of Amazon's total compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, ML, Engineering or related field with 2 years of research/work experience.
• Bachelor’s with five years of progressive post-baccalaureate research/work experience as equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, deploy and update data-driven ML/NL models.
• Apply statistical modeling techniques and ML methods to business/engineering problems.
• Routinely build and deploy ML models on available data; run experiments in production.
• Identify new opportunities for research to meet business goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

C++

Java

Statistical Modeling

Research

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science/ML/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

Java

Python

Job description

Position Responsibilities

Participate in the design, development, evaluation, deployment and updating of data-driven models and analytical solutions for machine learning (ML) and/or natural language (NL) applications. Develop and/or apply statistical modeling techniques (e.g. Bayesian models and deep neural networks), optimization methods, and other ML techniques to different applications in business and engineering. Routinely build and deploy ML models on available data, and run and analyze experiments in a production environment. Identify new opportunities for research in order to meet business goals. Research and implement novel ML and statistical approaches to add value to the business. Mentor junior engineers and scientists.

Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

Offered Position: Applied Scientist III

Job Location: Culver City, California

Job Number: AMZ10564141

Position Responsibilities

Participate in the design, development, evaluation, deployment and updating of data-driven models and analytical solutions for machine learning (ML) and/or natural language (NL) applications. Develop and/or apply statistical modeling techniques (e.g. Bayesian models and deep neural networks), optimization methods, and other ML techniques to different applications in business and engineering. Routinely build and deploy ML models on available data, and run and analyze experiments in a production environment. Identify new opportunities for research in order to meet business goals. Research and implement novel ML and statistical approaches to add value to the business. Mentor junior engineers and scientists.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range: $167,100/year to $226,100/year.

Benefits

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, visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.#0000

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and two years of research or work experience in the job offered, or as a Research Scientist, Research Assistant, Software Engineer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and two years of research or work experience. Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): (1) programming in Java, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language; and (2) conducting the analysis and development of various supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for moderately complex projects in business, science, or engineering.#0000

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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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