Senior Applied Scientist

Twitch; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the live streaming industry is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to lead AI and ML initiatives within their Monetization organization. The role demands significant autonomy, experience in producing ML systems, and proficiency in navigating ambiguous problem spaces. Offering a competitive salary, this opportunity allows for substantial impact on creator and business outcomes, in collaboration with a dedicated engineering team.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance

401K

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Amazon Employee Discount

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying ML systems in production.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance.
• Strong track record in translating complex AI concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own end to end AI and ML solutions that impact our business and customers.
• Balance research with practical customer and business outcomes.
• Drive the organization's scientific agenda and engage with Twitch's scientific community.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI Concepts

Communication

Product Management

Technical Research

Education

Masters degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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About Us

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.

About Us

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.

We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly autonomous Senior Applied Scientist who can thrive in ambiguous environments and balance technology research with practical business impact. As an AI & ML leader for our Monetization initiatives, you will identify opportunities, shape the product vision, and deliver AI solutions that drive creator and business impact. This unique role requires someone who can seamlessly transition between scientist, product thinker, and engineer while operating independently.

You will report to our Director of Engineering. This position can be based out of Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA.

You Will:

• Own end to end AI and ML solutions that impact our business and customers across our Monetization organization (Ads, Consumer Payments, Creator Payouts and related consumer facing software). You will identify, define, influence stakeholders, build and operate these products in partnership with a dedicated engineering team.
• Balance research with practical customer and business outcomes. It’s critical for this role to keep up with the pace of technology and continuously evangelize the application of it, while at the same time having intentional focus on driving impact.
• Operate in a cross functional and matrixed organization. You will build and navigate great partnerships with other functions and you realize how important both written and verbal communication is in that success.
• Drive the organization's scientific agenda and are visibly engaged with the broader Twitch scientific community. You maintain situational context, have good judgement on when to reuse solutions, and/or when to invent new ones.
  
  
  

You Have:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying ML systems in production
• Masters degree in Computer Science, ML, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Work autonomously with minimal guidance
• Navigate ambiguous problem spaces
• Balance research excellence with business impact
• Wear multiple hats (Scientist/PM/Engineer) as needed
• Strong track record in:
• Translating complex AI concepts for diverse audiences
• Building organizational buy-in for AI initiatives
• Identifying and articulating AI business opportunities
• Leading AI transformation efforts
  
  
  

Bonus Points

• PhD with a specialization in Machine Learning
• Experience with how Commerce and Monetization works on the internet
• Familiarity with Twitch, its business, and its community
  
  
  

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount
  
  
  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job ID: TW8829

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. This position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/#learn-more. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

US Pay Per Year

$150,400—$260,000 USD

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

Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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