Senior Applied Scientist

Senior Applied Scientist, Sponsored Products and Brands -- Offsite Job ID: 10458147 | Amazon.com Services LLC The Sponsored Products and Brands (SPB) team at Amazon Ads is re‑imagining the advertising landscape through industry‑leading generative AI technologies. The team builds solutions that extend campaigns beyond the Amazon store, reaching shoppers across third‑party environments with high‑intent surfaces. Key Responsibilities Effectively communicate technical and non‑technical ideas with teammates and stakeholders, adjusting delivery to the audience to maximize impact. Drive or heavily influence the design of scientifically complex software solutions or systems, taking ownership to provide a system‑wide view and design guidance. These solutions may be brand new or evolve from existing ones. Define a long‑term science vision and roadmap for the Offsite advertising business, driven by customer needs. This role combines science leadership, organizational ability, technical strength, product focus, and business understanding. Work closely with engineers and product managers to design, implement, and launch AI solutions end‑to‑end. Design and conduct A/B experiments to evaluate proposed solutions based on in‑depth data analyses. Identify opportunities where GenAI solutions can accelerate learning and efficiency, driving greater advertiser outcomes. Mentor and guide junior scientists, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture. Stay up‑to‑date with advancements and the latest modeling techniques in the field. 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 languages. 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. Location USA, CA, Palo Alto; USA, NY, New York; USA, WA, Seattle. Salary and Benefits Base salary range for this position: USA, CA, Palo Alto: 192,200.00 – 260,000.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York: 183,800.00 – 248,700.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle: 167,100.00 – 226,100.00 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, optional 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 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr