Senior Applied Scientist, AWS Marketplace Science
About the role
The AWS Marketplace Science team seeks a talented Applied Scientist. AWS Marketplace is one of the world's largest B2B software and service discovery platforms, generating rich multi-modal signals that create uniquely challenging problems at the intersection of large-scale information retrieval, generative AI, and agentic systems. You'll operate at the frontier of applied science where your models directly shape purchasing decisions for the world's largest cloud ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead the research, design, and development of advanced AI/ML systems for information retrieval and agentic systems
- Identify and evaluate emerging scientific techniques and technologies, translating research into practical, scalable solutions
- Drive evaluation and hypothesis testing to continuously improve performance and relevance of search and recommendation systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Product and Engineering leaders, to translate scientific innovations into customer value
- Mentor Scientists and influence scientific approach across the organization
Requirements
- PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- 3+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience
Qualifications
- Experience with theory and practice of information retrieval, data science, machine learning and data mining
Skills
The ideal candidate excels in translating complex scientific research into practical, high-impact solutions, demonstrating both technical excellence and a deep understanding of customer needs. They should bring proven depth in numerous domains across information retrieval, recommendations, and agentic systems while remaining committed to mentoring others and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Benefits
The position offers a unique opportunity to influence how businesses worldwide discover and adopt software solutions.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Schedule
Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.