Applied Scientist III

Role Description

Participate in the design, development, evaluation, deployment and updating of data-driven models and analytical solutions for machine learning (ML) and/or natural language (NL) applications.

• Develop and/or apply statistical modeling techniques (e.g. Bayesian models and deep neural networks), optimization methods, and other ML techniques to different applications in business and engineering.
• Routinely build and deploy ML models on available data, and run and analyze experiments in a production environment.
• Identify new opportunities for research in order to meet business goals.
• Research and implement novel ML and statistical approaches to add value to the business.
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists.
• Telecommuting may be permitted.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and two years of research or work experience in the job offered, or as a Research Scientist, Research Assistant, Software Engineer, or a related occupation.
• Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and five years of research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and two years of research or work experience.
• Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): programming in Java, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language; and conducting the analysis and development of various supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for moderately complex projects in business, science, or engineering.
• Telecommuting may be permitted.

Requirements

• The base pay range for this position in New York City is USD $183800 - $248700 (yr).
• Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• A sign-on payment and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and two years of research or work experience in the job offered, or as a Research Scientist, Research Assistant, Software Engineer, or a related occupation.
• Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related field and five years of research or work experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and two years of research or work experience.
• Must have one year of research or work experience in the following skill(s): programming in Java, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language; and conducting the analysis and development of various supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for moderately complex projects in business, science, or engineering.
• Telecommuting may be permitted.

Benefits

• A sign-on payment and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• A full range of medical, financial, or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.