Applied Scientist (GenAI/LLM), Sandstone

Key job responsibilities

• Research and implement new algorithms and architectures for generative AI applications.
• Optimize model performance and scalability for inference and deployment.
• Collaborate with other talented applied scientists and engineers to gather and preprocess large datasets and develop an improved training infrastructure that accelerates innovation.
• Experiment with state-of-the-art methods to improve generative AI model quality.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support the integration of generative AI solutions into various products and services.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
• 2+ years of building models for business application experience
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI principles and algorithms
• Proficiency with modeling and large-scale data processing tools such as Pytorch, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, PySpark, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc.
• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision for generative AI applications
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to stay updated with the latest advancements in generative AI and adapt to new techniques and methodologies

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.