Applied Scientist, Special Projects

Amazon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Applied Scientist to build state-of-the-art machine learning models for biology. The role sits on a Special Projects team that embraces an entrepreneurial, startup-like environment and focuses on innovation at scale.

Required is a PhD in computer science, machine learning, or related fields, with strong programming skills in Python, Java or C++. Experience in Unix/Linux and in professional software development is preferred, along with publications or patents in top-tier

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++.

Responsibilities

• Build state-of-the-art ML models for biology.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and product managers to bring products to market.
• Work in an entrepreneurial, startup-like environment while delivering impact at scale.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Unix/Linux

Deep learning

Education

PhD in computer science

Job description

Job ID: 10515050 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur? A builder? A dreamer? This role is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company’s Think Big leadership principle to the limits. If you’re interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this is the team for you.
As an Applied Scientist on our team, you will focus on building state-of-the-art ML models for biology. Our team rewards curiosity while maintaining a laser-focus in bringing products to market. Competitive candidates are responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, startup-like environment. At the forefront of both academic and applied research in this product area, you have the opportunity to work together with a diverse and talented team of scientists, engineers, and product managers and collaborate with other teams.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Unix/Linux
• Experience in professional software development
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
• Experience in deep learning models for life sciences; knowledge of protein biology.

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, MA, Boston - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

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