Applied Scientist, TSI - Science

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 142,800 - 193,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Applied Scientist in Seattle to drive innovation through machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience, and will work directly to implement systems that tackle complex problems at scale.

Successful applicants must be self-starters who thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguity. Compensation ranges from $142,800 to $193,200 annually with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building models for business applications.
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end systems in machine learning.
• Create technical roadmaps for production-level projects.
• Collaborate with scientists to develop and deploy solutions.

Skills

Machine learning

Natural language processing

Computer vision

Robotics

Quantum technologies

Java

C++

Python

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree and 4+ years of experience

Tools

Unix/Linux

Job description

ID lavoro: 10450492 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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.

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 in patents or publications at top‑tier peer‑reviewed conferences or journals
• 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
• Experience using Unix/Linux
• Experience in professional software development

Qualifiche Preferenziali

• Experience using Unix/Linux
• Experience in professional software development

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 .

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

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.

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