Applied Scientist, PXT Central Science

About the role

The People eXperience and Technology Central Science Team (PXTCS) uses economics, applied science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, wellbeing, and the value of work to Amazonians. We are an interdisciplinary team that combines the talents of science and engineering to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy large-scale machine learning systems in production environments
• Develop innovative ML solutions using state-of-the-art techniques including deep learning, NLP, and generative AI
• Create ML solutions that personalize manager on-boarding and development experiences — identifying individual capability gaps, recommending tailored learning pathways, and measuring development effectiveness across diverse manager populations and contexts
• Partner to build causal inference models and experimental frameworks to measure impact
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business leaders to define technical roadmaps
• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, from technical peers to senior leadership

Requirements

Key requirements include 3+ years of building models for business application experience, a PhD or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience, experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals, experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language, experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing, and experience using Unix/Linux.

Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
• Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
• Experience using Unix/Linux

Skills

Preferred skills include experience using Unix/Linux.

Benefits

Amazon 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.

Pay

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Schedule

Work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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.