Manager, Research Science, Special Projects

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,100 - 236,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking innovators to join a Special Projects team in Seattle, WA. This role focuses on creating new products and services to positively impact customers, pushing the Think Big leadership principle to the extreme. No industries are out of bounds.

We value inclusion, mentorship, and career growth; you will work with a diverse team and have opportunities for training that challenge you to become your best while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s or equivalent experience with 10+ years is preferred.
• Managerial experience at scale is valued.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience

Job description

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 extreme. We focus on creating entirely new products and services with a goal of positively impacting the lives of our customers. No industries or subject areas are out of bounds. If you’re interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this is the team for you.

At Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have thirteen employee‑led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. Our culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Our team highly values work‑life balance, mentorship, and career growth. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life‑long happiness and fulfillment. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects and offer training that will challenge you to become your best.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of managerial experience, working with commercial products

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually. 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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.