Lead Applied Scientist, ML & Innovation

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking innovators for a Special Projects team in New York focused on creating groundbreaking products and services. The role involves leading complex research projects, driving technical strategies for machine learning and AI, and collaborating across teams to deliver scalable solutions. Ideal candidates are entrepreneurial and committed to impacting customer lives positively. Strong emphasis on work-life balance, mentorship, and career growth is part of Amazon's culture. This position combines creativity with rigorous research to address significant global challenges.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead complex research projects from start to finish.
• Experience in driving technical strategy for ML/AI initiatives.
• Strong collaboration skills across product, engineering, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex research projects from ideation to production deployment.
• Drive technical strategy and roadmap for ML/AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable products.
• Publish research findings at top-tier conferences.
• Establish best practices for ML experimentation and deployment.

Job description

Amazon is seeking innovators for a Special Projects team in New York focused on creating groundbreaking products and services. The role involves leading complex research projects, driving technical strategies for machine learning and AI, and collaborating across teams to deliver scalable solutions. Ideal candidates are entrepreneurial and committed to impacting customer lives positively. Strong emphasis on work-life balance, mentorship, and career growth is part of Amazon's culture. This position combines creativity with rigorous research to address significant global challenges.