Applied Scientist , Prime Video Personalization and Discovery, Prime Video Personalization & Discovery

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle is seeking an Applied Scientist to own end-to-end ML solutions for Prime Video search systems. You will work with engineers and product managers to design, implement, and launch models that improve query understanding, retrieval, and ranking.

Strong emphasis on experiments, data analysis, and communicating complex ideas. Applicants should have a PhD or Masters with 4+ years in CS/CE/ML, plus programming experience in Java, C++, Python, and proficient Unix/Linux skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business applications.
• PhD or Master’s degree with 4+ years in CS/CE/ML.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python.
• Experience in algorithms, data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, HPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning solutions for Prime Video Search systems using deep learning and reinforcement learning.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to design, implement and launch ML solutions end-to-end.
• Design and conduct offline and online experiments to evaluate proposed solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to teammates and stakeholders.
• Stay current with modeling techniques and publish findings in top venues.

Skills

Modeling for business applications

Algorithms and data structures

Numerical optimization

Data mining

Parallel computing

Distributed computing

Education

PhD in CS/CE/ML

Master's degree with 4+ years experience

Tools

Java

C++

Python

Unix/Linux

Job description

Description

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.

Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment? Prime Video's technology teams are creating best-in-class digital video experience.

As a Prime Video technologist, you'll have end-to-end ownership of the product, user experience, design, and technology required to deliver state-of-the-art experiences for our customers. You'll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied. You'll also be able to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.

We'll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists, you can decide where a career Prime Video Tech takes you!

We are looking for a self-motivated, passionate and resourceful Applied Scientist to bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. You will spend your time as a hands-on machine learning practitioner and a research leader, improving how customers search for and discover what to watch. You will play a key role on the team, building and guiding machine learning models from the ground up. At the end of the day, you will have the reward of seeing your contributions benefit millions of Prime Video customers worldwide.

Key job responsibilities

Develop machine learning solutions for Prime Video Search systems, including query understanding, retrieval, and ranking, using deep learning, reinforcement learning, and optimization methods;

Work closely with engineers and product managers to design, implement and launch machine learning solutions end-to-end;

Design and conduct offline and online (A/B) experiments to evaluate proposed solutions based on in-depth data analyses;

Effectively communicate technical and non-technical ideas with teammates and stakeholders;

Stay up-to-date with advancements and the latest modeling techniques in the field;

Publish your research findings in top conferences and journals.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business application experience

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field 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 using Unix/Linux

• Experience in professional software development

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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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
• parental leave

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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