Applied Scientist, Special Projects

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Focus on building state-of-the-art ML models for biology
• Work collaboratively with a diverse and talented team of scientists, engineers, and product managers
• Collaborate with other teams to advance deep learning models for life sciences
• Engage in both academic and applied research in this product area

Requirements

• PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++
• Knowledge of deep learning, machine learning, and statistics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Unix/Linux
• Experience in professional software development
• Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
• Experience in deep learning models for protein biology

Skills

• Curiosity
• Flexibility
• Ability to succeed in an open, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Health and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time position

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee discounts
• Parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++
• Knowledge of deep learning, machine learning, and statistics

Skills

• Curiosity
• Flexibility
• Ability to succeed in an open, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment

Company

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.