Senior Applied Scientist, Amazon Brand Stores

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 184,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a senior AI/ML Scientist or Engineer for the Sponsored Products and Brands team. You will lead development of AI-powered Brand Stores, shape a multi-year research roadmap, and prototype GenAI solutions in production environments.

You will design experiments, analyze data deeply, and communicate outcomes to diverse audiences while advancing advertising technology at scale.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building ML models for business applications.
• PhD or Master's with six+ years of applied research.
• Experience in Java, C++, Python and AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered Brand Store systems and optimize advertiser and shopper experiences.
• Define a multi-year science vision and roadmaps for teams.
• Architect ahead of GenAI curves and position solution strategies.
• Design and run rigorous A/B experiments with deep data analysis.
• Translate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

ML model development

Java

C++

Python

LLMs production

Ad tech experience

Education

PhD

Master's + 6+ years applied research

Job description

The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through industry leading generative AI technologies, revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We are at the forefront of re-inventing advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights. We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace. If you're energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Build intelligent systems for Brand Stores. Develop AI-powered solutions leveraging generative models to optimize both advertiser and shopper experiences, measurably improving Brand Store performance.
• Define a multi-year science vision and roadmap. Translate customer needs into actionable plans for applied scientists and engineering teams, blending science leadership, technical depth, product intuition, and business acumen.
• Architect ahead of the GenAI curve. Anticipate where generative AI is heading over a multi-year horizon and position solutions to capitalize on compounding advances.
• Experiment rigorously. Design and run A/B experiments grounded in deep data analysis to validate hypotheses and quantify impact.
• Communicate with clarity. Translate complex technical ideas into compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.

About The Team

The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through industry leading generative AI technologies, revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We are at the forefront of re-inventing advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights. We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace. If you're energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience
• PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience in development in the last 3 years, or experience in developing and deploying LLMs in production on GPUs, Neuron, TPU or other AI acceleration hardware
• 3+ years in digital advertising technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing, deploying and managing AI products at scale
• Experience with generative model architectures
• Research publications or patents in generative AI technologies
• Experience in Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI model trade-offs (e.g., model size, latency, cost, and output quality)

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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.

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, NY, New York - 183,800.00 - 248,700.00 USD annually

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 167,100.00 - 226,100.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10464441