Applied Scientist, Neuron Automated Reasoning Group

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Science seeks an Applied Scientist to advance ML, NLP, CV and automated reasoning on massive data. You will design end-to-end systems, prototype new approaches, and drive production-ready solutions.

Collaborate with Amazon scientists and cross-functional teams to deploy innovations at scale, turning theory into practical impact. The fast-paced environment requires rigor, clear communication, and a passion for solving hard problems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business applications.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language.
• Experience in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end ML systems.
• Create technical roadmaps and drive production-level projects for Amazon Science.
• Collaborate with Amazon scientists and cross-functional teams to deploy solutions.

Skills

Model building for business apps

Programming in Java, C++, Python

Algorithms and data structures

Tools

R

scikit-learn

Spark MLLib

MxNet

TensorFlow

numpy

scipy

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

Are you a PhD interested in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, automated reasoning, robotics, or quantum technologies? We are looking for skilled scientists capable of putting theory into practice through experimentation and invention, leveraging science techniques and implementing systems to work on massive datasets in an effort to tackle never-before-solved problems.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. As an Applied Scientist, you will own the design and development of end-to-end systems. You'll have the opportunity to create technical roadmaps, and drive production level projects that will support Amazon Science. You will work closely with Amazon scientists, and other science interns to develop solutions and deploy them into production. The ideal scientist must have the ability to work with diverse groups of people and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems.

Key job responsibilities

Amazon Science gives insight into the company's approach to customer-obsessed scientific innovation. Amazon fundamentally believes that scientific innovation is essential to being the most customer-centric company in the world. It's the company's ability to have an impact at scale that allows us to attract some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence and related fields. Our scientists use our working backwards method to enrich the way we live and work.

For more information on the Amazon Science community please visit https://www.amazon.science.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business application experience
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc.
• Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark etc.

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

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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, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually