Senior Applied Scientist, ASCS AI Lab Team

Amazon Science; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Science in Seattle, WA is hiring a Senior Applied Scientist to advance AI research across Generative AI, LLMs, and diffusion models for Amazon’s catalog and shopping experiences.

You will design and train state‑of‑the‑art models, build autonomous AI agents, and scale solutions to billions of products across languages, collaborating with a global team.

Applicants should have 3+ years of ML experience, a PhD or Master’s with 6+ years research, and proficiency in Java, C++, and Python.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building ML models for business use.
• PhD or Master’s +6 years of applied research experience.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language.
• Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement novel AI solutions for Amazon catalog of products.
• Develop and train state-of-the-art LLMs, Diffusion Models, and other Generative AI models.
• Build and deploy autonomous AI Agents in Amazon production ecosystem.
• Scale AI models to handle billions of diverse products across multiple languages and geographies.
• Conduct research in areas such as Autonomous AI Agents, Generative AI, Language Modeling, Multi-modality Computer Vision, Diffusion Models, Reinforcement Learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into Amazon's production ecosystem.
• Contribute to the scientific community through publications and conference presentations.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Deep learning

Distributed systems

LLMs

Education

PhD

Master's degree + 6+ years applied research

Tools

R

scikit-learn

Spark MLLib

MxNet

TensorFlow

numpy

scipy

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to join our team in developing pioneering AI research, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Diffusion and Flow Models, and other advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning solutions for Amazon Selection and Catalog Systems, within the AI Lab Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on AI research and AI products that will shape the future of online shopping experiences.

We are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to join our team in developing pioneering AI research, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Diffusion and Flow Models, and other advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning solutions for Amazon Selection and Catalog Systems, within the AI Lab Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on AI research and AI products that will shape the future of online shopping experiences.

Our team operates at the forefront of AI research and development, working on challenges that directly impact millions of customers worldwide. We push the boundaries of AI at both the foundational and application layers. As a Senior Applied Scientist, you will have the chance to experiment with LLMs and deep learning techniques, apply your research to solve real-world problems at an unprecedented scale, and collaborate with experienced scientists to contribute to Amazon's scientific innovation.

Join us in redefining the future of shopping. Your work will directly influence how customers interact with the world's largest online store.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement novel AI solutions for Amazon catalog of products
• Develop and train state-of-the‑art LLMs, Diffusion Models, and other Generative AI models
• Build and deploy autonomous AI Agents in Amazon production ecosystem
• Scale AI models to handle billions of diverse products across multiple languages and geographies
• Conduct research in areas such as Autonomous AI Agents, Generative AI, Language Modeling, Multi‑modality Computer Vision, Diffusion Models, Reinforcement Learning
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate AI models into Amazon's production ecosystem
• Contribute to the scientific community through publications and conference presentations

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 with neural deep learning methods and machine learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc.
• Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark etc.

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.

• 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
• parental leave

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