Manager, Research Science, Special Projects

About the role

This role is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company’s Think Big leadership principle to the extreme, focusing on creating entirely new products and services with a goal of positively impacting customers’ lives. No industries or subject areas are out of bounds; the team innovates at scale to address big challenges in the world. Amazon embraces differences and is committed to a culture of inclusion, with thirteen employee‑led affinity groups reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally, and learning programs that are local, regional, and global. The team’s culture is reinforced by the 16 Leadership Principles, which encourage seeking diverse perspectives, learning and being curious, and earning trust. Amazon highly values work‑life balance, mentorship, and career growth, believing that striking the right balance between personal and professional life is critical to lifelong happiness and fulfillment, and strives to assign projects and offer training that challenge you to become your best.

Responsibilities

• Create entirely new products and services
• Innovate at scale to address big challenges
• 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
• Follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies
• Adhere to company policies
• Exercise sound judgment
• Effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others
• Exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism
• Safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managerial experience working with commercial products

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, optional supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Sign-on payments
• Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Pay

• San Francisco, CA: $183,000 – $247,600 per year