Senior Applied Scientist, Special Projects

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 167,100 - 226,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist in Seattle to innovate and build advanced machine learning models for healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in AI/ML, a PhD or master's degree, and programming experience in languages such as Java, C++, and Python. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment to address critical healthcare challenges and transform outcomes. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building machine learning models for business applications.
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related languages.
• Experience with neural deep learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement novel AI/ML solutions for complex healthcare challenges.
• Drive advancements in machine learning and data science.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Skills

Machine learning

AI programming

Collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

PhD or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Java

C++

Python

R

Tensorflow

Job description

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 limits. If you’re interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this is the team for you.

As a Senior Applied Scientist on our team, you will focus on building state‑of‑the‑art ML models for healthcare. Our team rewards curiosity while maintaining a laser‑focus in bringing products to market. Competitive candidates are responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, startup‑like environment. At the forefront of both academic and applied research in this product area, you have the opportunity to work together with a diverse and talented team of scientists, engineers, and product managers and collaborate with other teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on projects that could fundamentally transform healthcare outcomes.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement novel AI/ML solutions for complex healthcare challenges

• Drive advancements in machine learning and data science

• Balance theoretical knowledge with practical implementation

• Work closely with customers and partners to understand their requirements

• Navigate ambiguity and create clarity in early‑stage product development

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams while fostering innovation in a collaborative work environment to deliver impactful solutions

• Establish best practices for ML experimentation, evaluation, development and deployment

• Partner with leadership to define roadmap and strategic initiatives

You’ll need a strong background in AI/ML, proven leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans. You’ll also need to effectively translate research findings into practical solutions.

A day in the life

You will solve real‑world problems by getting and analyzing large amounts of data, generate insights and opportunities, design simulations and experiments, and develop statistical and ML models. The team is driven by business needs, which requires collaboration with other Scientists, Engineers, and Product Managers across the Special Projects organization. You will prepare written and verbal presentations to share insights to audiences of varying levels of technical sophistication.

About the team

We represent Amazon’s ambitious vision to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. We are exploring new approaches to enhance research practices in the healthcare space, leveraging Amazon’s scale and technological expertise. We operate with the agility of a startup while backed by Amazon’s resources and operational excellence. We’re looking for builders who are excited about working on ambitious, undefined problems and are comfortable with ambiguity.

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.

• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership

• Experience communicating complex ideas to technical and non‑technical audiences

• Experience using English communication skills, both written and verbal, to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels

• Experience in deep learning models for healthcare

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