Senior Applied Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence

The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Senior Applied Scientist with a strong deep learning background, to build industry-leading technology with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Multimodal (MM) systems. Key job responsibilitiesAs a Senior Applied Scientist with the AGI team, you will work with talented peers to lead the development of novel algorithms and modeling techniques, to advance the state of the art with LLMs, and MM models. Your work will directly impact our customers in the form of products and services that make use of language technology. You will leverage Amazon’s heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances in LLMs and multimodal systems.About the teamThe AGI team has a mission to push the envelope in LLMs and multimodal systems, in order to provide the best-possible experience for our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of applied research experience- 5+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning ...

Applied Scientist, Content Understanding and Enrichment, Prime Video

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment? Prime Video's technology teams are creating best-in-class digital video experience.As a Prime Video technologist, you’ll have end-to-end ownership of the product, user experience, design, and technology required to deliver state-of-the-art experiences for our customers. You’ll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied. You’ll also be able to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.We’ll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists, you can decide where a career Prime Video Tech takes you!Key job responsibilitiesAs a highly experienced and seasoned science leader, you will apply state of the art natural language processing and computer vision research to video centric digital media, while also responsible for creating and maintaining the best environment for applied science in order to recruit, retain and develop top talent. You will lead the research direction for a team of deeply talented applied scientists, creating the roadmaps for forward-looking research and communicate them effectively to senior leadership. You will also hire and develop applied scientists - growing the team to meet the evolving needs of our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of building models for business application experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience- 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 ...

Applied Scientist I, Amazon Music Catalog

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/music.Key job responsibilitiesThe Amazon Music Catalog team is responsible for persisting, computing, reconciling and vending Music rights and metadata to other teams and services across Amazon. We process millions of updates per day and our services serve tens of thousands of requests per secs to all Amazon Music Customers. We own critical platforms that makes access to the Amazon Music Catalog highly available and accessible to every one.As an Applied Scientist, you will provide machine learning leadership to the team that helps accelerate the business. You will build various data and machine learning models that help us innovate different ways to enhance customer experience.Come innovate with the Amazon Music team!A day in the lifeEveryone on our team has a meaningful impact on product features, new directions in music streaming, and customer engagement. We are looking for new team members across a variety of job functions including software engineering/development, marketing, design, ops and more. Come join us as we make history by launching exciting new projects in the coming year.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning or equivalent quantitative field- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language ...

2025 Applied Science Internship - United States, Undergrad Student Science Recruiting, Frontier AI & Robotics

Are you a brilliant mind seeking to push the boundaries of what's possible with intelligent robotics? Join our elite team of researchers and engineers - led by Pieter Abeel, Rocky Duan, and Peter Chen - at the forefront of applied science, where we're harnessing the latest advancements in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI to reshape the world of robotics and unlock new realms of innovation.As an Applied Science Intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to work alongside world-renowned experts, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics technologies. You'll dive deep into exciting research projects at the intersection of AI and robotics.This internship is not just about executing tasks – it's about being a driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning to tackle real-world problems and deliver impactful solutions.Throughout your journey, you'll have access to unparalleled resources, including state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, cutting-edge research papers, and mentorship from industry luminaries. This immersive experience will not only sharpen your technical skills but also cultivate your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where bold ideas are celebrated.Join us at the forefront of applied robotics and AI, where your contributions will shape the future of intelligent systems and propel humanity forward. Seize this extraordinary opportunity to learn, grow, and leave an indelible mark on the world of technology.Amazon has positions available in San Francisco, CA.The ideal candidate should possess:- Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and/or robotics- Publication record at science conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICRA, RSS, CoRL, and ICLR.- Experience in areas such as multimodal LLMs, world models, image/video tokenization, real2Sim/Sim2real transfer, bimanual manipulation, open-vocabulary panoptic scene understanding, scaling up multi-modal LLMs, and end-to-end vision-language-action models.- Proficiency in Python, Experience with PyTorch or JAX- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a teamJoin us at the forefront of applied robotics and AI, and be a part of the team that's reshaping the future of intelligent systems. Apply now and embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery and innovation!Key job responsibilities- Develop novel, scalable algorithms and modeling techniques that advance the state-of-the-art in areas at the intersection of LLMs and generative AI for robotics- Tackle challenging, groundbreaking research problems on production-scale data, with a focus on robotic perception, manipulation, and control- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, leveraging your expertise in areas such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, and motion planning- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholdersBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above- Are 18 years of age or older- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum- Can relocate to where the internship is based- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language ...

Applied Scientist II

Amazon AI is looking for an Applied Scientist to join our science team in the area of Multimodal Learning, Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing and Speech/Audio Representation Learning. Our organization develops the science that drives the cloud-based AI services of AWS. Our mission is to put the power of AI into the hands of every developer. We seek to advance the state of the art in machine learning to create services that delight our customers and meet real-world business needs.As an Applied Scientist you will partner with talented scientists and engineers to design, train, test, and deploy machine learning models. You will contribute to innovative features, improve our services based on customer requirements and help maintain a highlyscalable data and model management infrastructure that supports cutting-edge research. You will be responsible for translating business and engineering requirements into deliverables and software products.We are looking for candidates who thrive in an exciting, fast-paced environment and who have a strong personal interest in learning, researching, and creating new technologies with high customer impact.Prior domain knowledge in multimodal learning, unsupervised speech/audio representations, natural language processing, or computer vision is strongly preferred; solid knowledge of fundamentals of statistics, machine learning, and deep learning is required. Candidates should possess strong software engineering skills and several years of industry experience.About the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. This team is part of AWS Utility Computing: Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of building models for business application experience- 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 ...

Principal Applied Scientist, Amazon

Join an innovative team of scientists and engineers who use machine learning and statistical techniques to create state-of-the-art solutions for providing better value to Amazon's customers. Key job responsibilities“Amazon Science gives you insight into the company’s approach to customer-obsessed scientific innovation. Amazon fundamentally believes that scientific innovation is essential to being the most customer-centric company in the world. It’s the company’s ability to have an impact at scale that allows us to attract some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence and related fields. Our scientists continue to publish, teach, and engage with the academic community, in addition to utilizing our working backwards method to enrich the way we live and work.”Please visit https://www.amazon.science for more information Do you want to join an innovative team of scientists and engineers who use machine learning and statistical techniques to create state-of-the-art solutions for providing better value to Amazon's customers? Do you want to build advanced algorithmic systems that help optimize millions of transactions every day? Are you excited by the prospect of analyzing and modeling terabytes of data to solve real world problems? Do you like to own end-to-end business problems/metrics and directly impact the profitability of the company? Do you like to innovate and simplify? If yes, then you may be a great fit to join the Machine Learning team for our International Consumer Businesses. The team builds the next generation of Machine Learning solutions for a wide spectrum of problems by leveraging generative-AI and LLMs, in areas such as Recommendations, Search Relevance, Catalog Quality, Online Ads, Pricing, Demand/Forecasting, Computer Vision, and Conversational Systems.A day in the lifeBuild advanced algorithmic systems that help optimize millions of transactions every day.About the teamThe team builds the next generation of Machine Learning services for a wide spectrum of problems in areas such as Recommendations, Search Relevance, Computer Vision, Catalog Quality, Online Ads, Pricing, Demand/Forecasting, and Conversational Systems.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Has PhD degree in CS, machine learning, Engineering, Statistics, Operations research, applied math or in a highly quantitative field - 8+ years of hands-on experience developing and implementing machine learning algorithms and models. - Strong demonstrated skills implementing and deploying large scale machine learning applications and tools. - Communication and data presentation skill - Strong problem solving ability. ...

Applied Scientist, Prime Tech, Prime Science - ML

Interested in helping build Prime's content and offer personalization system to drive huge business impact on millions of customers? Join our team of Scientists and Engineers developing algorithms to adaptively generate, optimize, and personalize the customer experience with Amazon Prime. This includes identifying who our customers are and providing them with personalized relevant content. As an ML scientist, you will partner directly with product owners to intake, build, and directly apply your modeling solutions.There are numerous scientific and technical challenges you will get to tackle in this role, such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, and their application to various types of contextual, multi-step optimization of the customer journey. We employ techniques from supervised learning, multi-armed bandits, optimization, and RL - while this role is focused on the space of discriminative and generative recommender systems.As the central science team within Prime, our expertise gets routinely called upon to weigh in on a variety of topics. We also emphasize the need and value of scientific research and have developed a strong publication and patent record (internally/externally) which you will be a part of.You will also utilize and be exposed to the latest in ML technologies and infrastructure: AWS technologies (EMR/Spark, Redshift, Sagemaker, DynamoDB, S3, ...), various ML algorithms and techniques (Random Forests, Neural Networks, supervised/unsupervised/semi-supervised/reinforcement learning, LLMs), and statistical modeling techniques.Major responsibilities - Build and develop machine learning models and supporting infrastructure at TB scale, in coordination with software engineering teams. - Leverage Bandits, Supervised Learning, and Reinforcement Learning for Contextual Recommendation and Optimization Systems. - Develop offline policy estimation tools and integrate with reporting systems. - Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analyses, model development, model validation and model implementation. - Analyze and extract relevant information from large amounts of Amazon’s historical business data to help automate and optimize key processes. - Work closely with the business to understand their problem space, identify the opportunities and formulate the problems. - Use machine learning, data mining, statistical techniques and others to create actionable, meaningful, and scalable solutions for the business problems. - Design, develop and evaluate highly innovative models and statistical approaches to understand and predict customer behavior and to solve business problems. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- PhD in computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning or equivalent quantitative field- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment ...

Applied Scientist, AWS Industries

Are you looking to work at the forefront of Machine Learning and AI? Would you be excited to apply cutting edge Generative AI algorithms to solve real world problems with significant impact? Machine learning (ML) has been strategic to Amazon from the early years. We are pioneers in areas such as recommendation engines, product search, eCommerce fraud detection, and large-scale optimization of fulfillment center operations. The AWS Industries Team at AWS helps AWS customers implement Generative AI solutions and realize transformational business opportunities for AWS customers in the most strategic industry verticals. This is a team of data scientists, engineers, and architects working step-by-step with customers to build bespoke solutions that harness the power of generative AI.The team helps customers imagine and scope the use cases that will create the greatest value for their businesses, select and train and fine tune the right models, define paths to navigate technical or business challenges, develop proof-of-concepts, and build applications to launch these solutions at scale. The AWS Industries team provides guidance and implements best practices for applying generative AI responsibly and cost efficiently.You will work directly with customers and innovate in a fast-paced organization that contributes to game-changing projects and technologies. You will design and run experiments, research new algorithms, and find new ways of optimizing risk, profitability, and customer experience.We’re looking for Applied Scientists capable of using GenAI and other techniques to design, evangelize, and implement state-of-the-art solutions for never-before-solved problems.Key job responsibilitiesAs an Applied Scientist, you will-- Collaborate with AI/ML scientists, engineers, and architects to research, design, develop, and evaluate cutting-edge generative AI algorithms and build ML systems to address real-world challenges- Interact with customers directly to understand the business problem, help and aid them in implementation of generative AI solutions, deliver briefing and deep dive sessions to customers and guide customer on adoption patterns and paths to production- Create and deliver best practice recommendations, tutorials, blog posts, publications, sample code, and presentations adapted to technical, business, and executive stakeholder. Publish novel developments in internal and external papers, forums, and conferences- Provide customer and market feedback to Product and Engineering teams to help define product directionAbout the teamABOUT AWS:Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field- 2+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience- 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 with neural deep learning methods and machine learning ...

Principal Applied Scientist, Last Mile Science and Analytics

Have you ever wondered how that Amazon box with the smile arrives so quickly, where it came from, and how much it cost Amazon to deliver? The WW Amazon Logistics, Business Analytics team manages the delivery of tens of millions of products every week to Amazon's customers, achieving on-time delivery in a cost-effective manner.We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-obsessed Principal Applied Scientist with strong analytical skills to join our team. This role is crucial in optimizing Amazon's vast delivery network and will have significant impact on the customer experience, particularly in the final phase of delivery.As a Principal Applied Scientist, you will:1. Address business challenges through building compelling cases and using data to influence change across the organization2. Develop input and assumptions based on preexisting models to estimate costs and savings opportunities associated with varying levels of network growth and operations3. Create metrics to measure business performance, identify root causes and trends, and prescribe action plans4. Manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously5. Work with technology teams and product managers to develop new tools and systems supporting business growth6. Communicate with and support various internal stakeholders and external audiences7. Implement scheduling solutions, improve metrics, and develop scalable processes and toolsThe ideal candidate will have:- PhD in Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management- Extensive experience in operations research and data-driven decision making- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Robust program management and research science skills- Ability to work with a team and make independent decisions in ambiguous environments- Customer-obsessed mindset with a focus on improving the Amazon delivery experienceThis role offers the autonomy to think strategically and make data-driven decisions from day one. Join us in shaping the future of e-commerce delivery and addressing the core challenges in our world-class operations space!Key job responsibilities1. Advanced Modeling and Algorithm Development: - Design and implement sophisticated machine learning models for logistics optimization - Develop complex time series forecasting algorithms for demand prediction and resource allocation2. AI and Machine Learning Integration: - Architect and deploy AI-powered systems to enhance decision-making in logistics operations - Implement deep learning techniques for image recognition in package sorting and handling - Develop reinforcement learning algorithms for adaptive scheduling and resource management3. Big Data Analytics and Processing: - Design and implement distributed computing solutions for processing massive logistics datasets - Utilize cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS) for scalable data processing and analysis5. AI-Driven Workflow Optimization: - Design and implement AI agents for autonomous decision-making in logistics processes - Create machine learning models for customer behavior analysis and personalized delivery options6. Software Development and System Architecture: - Write efficient, scalable code in languages such as Python, Java, or C++ - Develop and maintain complex software systems for logistics optimization - Stay at the forefront of AI and ML research - Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journalsAbout the teamWe are Amazon's Last Mile Science and Analytics team, dedicated to improving e-commerce delivery. We work to optimize our vast network, forecast demand using machine learning, and enhance route efficiency. Our efforts focus on developing innovative delivery methods, applying AI to solve complex problems, and conducting geospatial analysis. We create simulations to refine processes and plan capacity effectively. Operating globally, we strive to develop adaptable solutions for diverse markets. We aim to advance logistics science, continually improving speed, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, in support of Amazon's mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 10+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience- PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field, or Master's degree and 10+ years of industry or academic research experience- Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning ...

Applied Scientist, Personalization

Are you a scientist interested in pushing the state of the art in recommendations and ranking? Are you interested in working on novel ideas that can positively impact millions of Amazon customers? Do you wish you had access to large datasets? Are you passionate about publishing your work at conferences? Answer yes to any of these questions and you will be a great fit for our team at Amazon.Our team is part of Amazon’s Personalization organization, a high-performing group that leverages Amazon’s expertise in machine learning, big data, distributed systems, and user experience design to deliver the best shopping experiences for our customers. We are building ML solutions to rank content on new shopping experiences on Amazon that inspire customers to find engaging multi-modal content (videos, images, reviews) related to their interests. Amazon’s internal surveys regularly recognize us as one of the best organizations to work for in the company, with visible high-impact work, respectful work-life balance, and continual opportunity to learn and grow.As an Applied Scientist in our team, you will be working on cutting edge ways to help customers find the right products and content on their shopping journey. You will develop novel algorithms in areas such as deep learning and reinforcement learning while building scalable industrial systems. As a member of a team of talented engineers and ML scientists, you will have a unique opportunity to help design and build infrastructure that accesses terabytes of data to produce and deliver models with low latency and high reliability. We are building the next generation ML system that powers the biggest internet retailer on earth, and we hope you will join us!Key job responsibilitiesAdopt or invent new machine learning techniques in the realm of real-world ranking, recommendation and large language models.Be technically fearless and with a passion for building scalable science and engineering solutions.Serve as a key scientific resource in full-cycle development (conception, design, implementation, testing to documentation, delivery, and maintenance).Work closely with stakeholders to optimize various business operationsParticipate in hiring, mentorship and leadership development.Publish results at peer-reviewed conferences/journals.Please visit https://www.amazon.science for more information.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD, or Master's degree and 3+ years of practical machine learning experience- 3+ years of building models for business application experience- Experience in state-of-the-art deep learning models architecture design and deep learning training and optimization and model pruning- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language ...

Applied Scientist, Amazon Robotics

The Science Tooling And Research (STAR) Team at Amazon Robotics is seeking a passionate Applied Scientist, with a strong track record of industrial research, innovation leadership, and technology transfer, with a focus on ML Applications.At Amazon Robotics, we apply cutting edge advancements in robotics, software development, Big Data, ML and AI to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We operate hundreds of buildings that employ hundreds of thousands of robots teaming up to perform sophisticated, large-scale missions. There are a lot of exciting opportunities ahead of us that can be unlocked by scientific research. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.As you could imagine, data is at the heart of our innovation. This role will be participating in creating the ML and AI roadmap, leading science initiatives, and shipping ML products.Key job responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for:- Independently innovating, creating, and iterating modeling solutions for given business problems. Especially, using techniques such as Spatial–temporal ML methods, Optimization, Causal Inference, etc.- Collaborating with other Science, Tech, Ops, and Business leaders to ship and iterate model products.- Promoting best practices and mentoring junior team members on problem solving and communication.- Leading state-of-the-art research work and pursuing internal/external scientific publications.A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience- 2+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment ...

2025 Applied Science Internship - Computer Vision - United States, PhD Student Science Recruiting

Shape the Future of Visual IntelligenceAre you passionate about pushing the boundaries of computer vision and shaping the future of visual intelligence? Join Amazon and embark on an exciting journey where you'll develop cutting-edge algorithms and models that power our groundbreaking computer vision services, including Amazon Rekognition, Amazon Go, Visual Search, and more!At Amazon, we're combining computer vision, mobile robots, advanced end-of-arm tooling, and high-degree of freedom movement to solve real-world problems at an unprecedented scale. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to build innovative solutions where visual input helps customers shop, anticipate technological advances, work with leading-edge technology, focus on highly targeted customer use-cases, and launch products that solve problems for Amazon customers worldwide.Throughout your journey, you'll have access to unparalleled resources, including state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, cutting-edge research papers, and mentorship from industry luminaries. This immersive experience will not only sharpen your technical skills but also cultivate your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where bold ideas are celebrated..Join us at the forefront of applied science, where your contributions will shape the future of AI and propel humanity forward. Seize this extraordinary opportunity to learn, grow, and leave an indelible mark on the world of technology.Amazon has positions available for Computer Vision Applied Science Internships in, but not limited to, Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Cupertino, CA; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Portland, OR; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA; Santa Clara, CA; Sunnyvale, CA. Key job responsibilitiesWe are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in: Vision - Language Models, Object Recognition/Detection, Computer Vision, Large Language Models (LLMs), Programming/Scripting Languages, Facial Recognition, Image Retrieval, Deep Learning, Ranking, Video Understanding, RoboticsIn this role, you will work alongside global experts to develop and implement novel, scalable algorithms and modeling techniques that advance the state-of-the-art in areas of visual intelligence. You will tackle challenging, groundbreaking research problems to help build solutions where visual input helps the customers shop, anticipate technological advances, work with leading edge technology, focus on highly targeted customer use-cases, and launch products that solve problems for Amazon customers.The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.A day in the life- Collaborate with Amazon scientists and cross-functional teams to develop and deploy cutting-edge computer vision solutions into production.- Dive into complex challenges, leveraging your expertise in areas such as Vision-Language Models, Object Recognition/Detection, Large Language Models (LLMs), Facial Recognition, Image Retrieval, Deep Learning, Ranking, Video Understanding, and Robotics.- Contribute to technical white papers, create technical roadmaps, and drive production-level projects that will support Amazon Science.- Embrace ambiguity, strong attention to detail, and a fast-paced, ever-changing environment as you own the design and development of end-to-end systems.- Engage in knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to grow as a well-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Are enrolled in a PhD- Are 18 years of age or older- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum- Can relocate to where the internship is based- Experience programming or scripting language like Python, Java, C or C++- Experience with one or more of the following: Vision - Language Models, Object Recognition/Detection, Computer Vision, Large Language Models (LLMs), Programming/Scripting Languages, Facial Recognition, Image Retrieval, Deep Learning, Ranking, Video Understanding, Robotics ...

Senior ML Scientist, Amazon Games AI Research

Amazon Games is seeking a highly effective Senior Machine Learning Scientist to build and integrate novel ML, RL and Generative AI (Gen AI) approaches into our game pipelines and customer experiences. In this role, you will work closely with our game development studios and operations teams to research and develop generative AI-powered tools, pipelines and features across Amazon Games.At Amazon Games, our ambition is to create bold new experiences that foster community in and around our games. Our team of game industry veterans develops AAA multiplayer games and original IPs, with teams in Seattle, Orange County, San Diego, Montreal, and Bucharest. Amazon Games, through its Studios, Publishing, and Prime Gaming divisions collaborating with external partners, aims to develop, publish, and deliver compelling AAA games and content experiences for gamers to discover.Key job responsibilities- Drive the research, implementation, and productionizing for ambitious and complex AI/ML initiatives for Amazon Games.- Collaborate with game team engineers, designers and artists to design, develop, and integrate new generative AI tools into developer workflows.- Proactively identify and solve problems that affect the quality of life for players, operations, and other developers.- Stay up to date with and analyze the latest advancements, in generative AI technology, and continuously improve product features where meaningful improvements in cost, scalability, quality, or functionality can be achieved.- Consult and contribute to evaluations of other internal or 3rd party ML, RL and Gen AI services that could be leveraged by the project or the organization.A day in the life- You thrive in a collaborative environment where your decisions have significant impact and influence.- You are passionate about building game experiences that delight players.- You deliver great workflows, tools, and game innovations to your fellow developers and constantly seek improvement.- You want to be part of something exciting and unique in the gaming ecosystem.About the teamThe Amazon Games Studio AI Research team focuses on artificial intelligence innovation in gaming. Our highly skilled, multi-discipline team works across Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Generative AI to reimagine game development. We work closely with first-party game developers and partner studios to bring creative visions to life. Our mission is to use AI responsibly to transform gameplay experiences, enrich narratives, and provide creators with practical tools to optimize their production pipelines.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field- 5+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning- 6+ years of applied research experience- 3+ years of experience in mentoring junior colleagues or contributing as a leader by interviewing, managing a team or similar- 1+ years of experience in Game development (or similar entertainment field) including working with game designers and artists ...

Principal Applied Scientist (Generative AI), Personalization

How can we improve the shopping experience on Amazon.com by tailoring what we display on our pages based on customer interests and preferences? How do we use generative models to help us innovate in different ways to enhance the shopping experience? How do we generate personalized content that helps customers shop at scale? Our team's stated missions is to "grow each customer’s relationship with Amazon by leveraging our deep understanding of them to provide relevant and timely product, program, and content recommendations." Recommendations at Amazon is a way to help customers discover products. Our team strives to better understand how customers shop on Amazon (and elsewhere) and build models that streamline customers' shopping experiences by showing the right products at the right time. Understanding the complexities of customers' shopping needs and helping them explore the depth and breadth of Amazon's catalog is a challenge we take on every day. Using Amazon’s large-scale computing resources, you will design and deploy state-of-the-art models that help customers shop on Amazon. You will ask research questions about customer behavior, design state-of-the-art models that help customers shop, and deploy these models to production. You will participate in the Amazon ML community and mentor Applied Scientists and software development engineers with a strong interest in and knowledge of ML and generative AI. Your work will directly benefit customers and the retail business. We are looking for a passionate, hard-working, and talented Applied Scientist who has experience developing state-of-the-art models and deploying them to production. You will have an opportunity to make an enormous impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of cutting edge products used everyday by people you know.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience- Experience in a wide breadth of modeling approaches and applications ...

Applied Scientist, AWS Industries

Are you looking to work at the forefront of Machine Learning and AI? Would you be excited to apply cutting edge Generative AI algorithms to solve real world problems with significant impact? Machine learning (ML) has been strategic to Amazon from the early years. We are pioneers in areas such as recommendation engines, product search, eCommerce fraud detection, and large-scale optimization of fulfillment center operations. The AWS Industries Team at AWS helps AWS customers implement Generative AI solutions and realize transformational business opportunities for AWS customers in the most strategic industry verticals. This is a team of data scientists, engineers, and architects working step-by-step with customers to build bespoke solutions that harness the power of generative AI.The team helps customers imagine and scope the use cases that will create the greatest value for their businesses, select and train and fine tune the right models, define paths to navigate technical or business challenges, develop proof-of-concepts, and build applications to launch these solutions at scale. The AWS Industries team provides guidance and implements best practices for applying generative AI responsibly and cost efficiently.You will work directly with customers and innovate in a fast-paced organization that contributes to game-changing projects and technologies. You will design and run experiments, research new algorithms, and find new ways of optimizing risk, profitability, and customer experience.We’re looking for Applied Scientists capable of using GenAI and other techniques to design, evangelize, and implement state-of-the-art solutions for never-before-solved problems.Key job responsibilitiesAs an Applied Scientist, you will-- Collaborate with AI/ML scientists, engineers, and architects to research, design, develop, and evaluate cutting-edge generative AI algorithms and build ML systems to address real-world challenges- Interact with customers directly to understand the business problem, help and aid them in implementation of generative AI solutions, deliver briefing and deep dive sessions to customers and guide customer on adoption patterns and paths to production- Create and deliver best practice recommendations, tutorials, blog posts, publications, sample code, and presentations adapted to technical, business, and executive stakeholder. Publish novel developments in internal and external papers, forums, and conferences- Provide customer and market feedback to Product and Engineering teams to help define product directionAbout the teamABOUT AWS:Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field- 2+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning ...

Applied Scientist II, Search Experience Science

Amazon is the 4th most popular site in the US. Our product search engine, one of the most heavily used services in the world, indexes billions of products and serves hundreds of millions of customers world-wide. We are working on a new initiative to transform our search experiences into GenAI powered conversational shopping experiences. We’re looking at every aspect of search, from query understanding to front-end UX, ranking and relevance, indexing and tiering and asking how we can make big step improvements by leveraging the power of Large Language Models (LLM). This is a rare opportunity to develop LLM applications to solve search problem of this magnitude. We are looking to hire Software Development Engineers (SDEs) and ML Applied Scientists at all levels, with experience in LLMs, Search, Personalization, NLP, Distributed Systems, ML, DL and UI Design. You will be working alongside world-class scientists and engineers to build next generation search systems and will be able to deploy your ML models into production. Our team is proud of its collaborative and open research environment, where long term thinking and risk taking are highly rewarded. We value academic collaborations and encourage our scientists and engineers to participate and publish in top conferences such as NIPS, ICML, KDD, SIGIR and WWW.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of building models for business application experience- 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 ...

Software Dev Engineer II, Amazon

We’re building a foundational LLM for Amazon Stores that fuses general world knowledge with Amazon e-commerce domain knowledge to provide new and improved shopping experiences for our customers. We are searching for pioneers who are passionate about technology, innovation, and customer experience, and are ready to make a lasting impact on the industry. You’ll be working with talented scientists, and engineers to innovate on behalf of our customers. If you’re fired up about being part of a dynamic, driven team, then this is your moment to join us on this exciting journey!Key job responsibilitiesIn this role you will leverage your engineering background and expertise to help develop generative AI for shopping. On a day-to-day basis, you will:- Develop big data and machine learning pipelines to enable the training, evaluation, and deployment of large language models.- Create tooling to accelerate model experimentation and draw key insights from diverse aspects of model performance metrics- Interface with partner engineering teams, applied scientists, and product managers to define requirements for production systems, collaborate on science experimentation, and creating plan for deployment.- Move quickly and navigate ambiguity, make short-term and long-term trade offs, and deliver incrementally.- Work on a wide range of technologies and problems, from big data distributed computing, internal tooling to streamline machine learning operations, to prompt engineering.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language- Experience in developing machine learning pipelines, developing large language model or natural language understanding models. ...

Senior Applied Scientist, SB Response and Auction

Amazon Advertising is one of Amazon's fastest growing and most profitable businesses, responsible for defining and delivering a collection of advertising products that drive discovery and sales. Amazon Advertising is at the forefront of shaping the future of advertising technology, and our Auction team in Sponsored Brands is pivotal in driving this innovation. SB Auction team's role is to develop optimized and fair auction systems for sponsored brands that deliver value for advertisers while enhancing the shopping experience for customers. We collaborate with different teams across the Amazon Ads to build scalable online and offline ML infrastructure systems to accelerate science innovations, facilitate business growth and promote technology innovation.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Senior Applied Scientist on this team, you typically play a key role in optimizing ad delivery, improving targeting accuracy, and maximizing revenue generation for advertisers, all while maintaining a seamless user experience, you will:- Develop optimization techniques (e.g., multi-objective optimization) to balance multiple goals, such as maximizing revenue for advertisers, increasing user engagement, and maintaining fair ad distribution.- Build machine learning models, perform proof-of-concept, experiment, optimize, and deploy your models into production; work closely with software engineers to assist in productionizing your ML models.- Run A/B experiments, fine-tune the models for real-world effectiveness, ensuring that the ad auction system works optimally in production environments.- Run large-scale experiments to test different auction strategies, bidding algorithms, and ad targeting techniques, using methodologies like multi-arm bandit or reinforcement learning.- Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large-scale data analysis, machine-learning model development, model validation and serving- Communicate results and insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including product managers, advertisers, and executives, helping them understand the impact of data-driven decisions.- Research new and innovative machine learning approaches.- Recruit Applied Scientists to the team and provide mentorship.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience in building machine learning models for business application- Understanding of digital advertising ecosystems.- Familiarity with statistical hypothesis testing, AB testing, and causal inference to ensure robust evaluation of models and experiments.- Ability to translate business goals (e.g., maximizing ad revenue, improving user experience) into measurable model outputs and performance metrics. ...

Manager, Applied Science, Sales AI

Are you interested in shaping the future of Advertising and B2B Sales? We are a growing science and engineering team with an exciting charter and need your passion, innovative thinking, and creativity to help take our products to new heights.Amazon Advertising is one of Amazon's fastest growing and most profitable businesses, responsible for defining and delivering a collection of advertising products that drive discovery and sales. Our products are strategically important to our businesses driving long term growth. We deliver billions of ad impressions and millions of clicks and break fresh ground in product and technical innovations every day!Within the Advertising Sales organization, we are building a central AI/ML team and are seeking top science talent to build new, science-backed services to drive success for our customers. Our goal is to transform the way account teams operate by creating actionable insights and recommendations they can share with their advertising accounts, and ingesting Generative AI throughout their end-to-end workflows to improve their work efficiency.As a part of our team, you will bring deep expertise in quantitative modeling (recommender systems, reinforcement learning, and/or generative artificial intelligence) to build and refine models that can be implemented in production. You will be a thought leader as we chart new courses with our ad sales support technologies, and you have the communication skills necessary to explain complex technical approaches to a variety of stakeholders, leaders and customers. We are seeking a true owner who can provide science leadership, establish a vision and charter for the team, foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, and manage a team of scientists and software engineers to drive long-term success. You can build a team, launch AI models in production, write vision documents and build scalable team mechanisms.Why you will love this opportunity: Amazon has invested heavily in building a world-class advertising business. This team defines and delivers a collection of advertising products that drive discovery and sales. Our solutions generate billions in revenue and drive long-term growth for Amazon's Retail and Marketplace businesses. We deliver billions of ads impressions, millions of clicks daily, and break fresh ground to create world-class products. We are a highly motivated, collaborative, and fun-loving team with an entrepreneurial spirit with a broad mandate to experiment and innovate.Impact and Career Growth: You will invent new experiences and influence customer-facing shopping experiences; this is your opportunity to work within the fastest growing businesses across all of Amazon! Define a long-term scientific vision for our advertising sales business, driven from our customers' needs, translating that direction into specific plans for scientists, engineers and product teams. This role combines scientific leadership, organizational ability, technical strength, product focus, and business understanding.Key job responsibilities- Drive end-to-end applied science projects that have a high degree of ambiguity, scale and complexity- Provide technical / science leadership related to large language models, generative image, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Reinforcement Learning (RL) .- Research new and innovative Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence approaches.- Recruit high performing Applied Scientists to the team and provide mentorship.- Establish team mechanisms, including team building, planning, and document reviews.About the teamSales AI is a central science and engineering organization within Amazon Advertising Sales that powers selling motions and account team workflows via state-of-the-art of AI/ML services. Sales AI is investing in a range of sales intelligence models, including the development of advertiser insights, recommendations and Generative AI-powered applications throughout account team workflows.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience- Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics- PhD, or Master's degree + 4 years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience- 10+ years of building AI models for business applications ...

Senior Applied Scientist, Ads Measurement Science

The Ads Measurement Science team in the Measurement, Ad Tech, and Data Science (MADS) team of Amazon Ads serves a centralized role developing solutions for a multitude of performance measurement products. We create solutions which measure the comprehensive impact of their ad spend, including sales impacts both online and offline and across timescales, and provide actionable insights that enable our advertisers to optimize their media portfolios. We leverage a host of scientific technologies to accomplish this mission, including Generative AI, classical ML, Causal Inference, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision.As a Senior Applied Scientist on the team, you will lead measurement solutions end-to-end from inception to production. You will propose, design, analyze, and productionize models to provide novel measurement insights to our customers.Key job responsibilities- Lead a team of scientists to innovate on state-of-the-art ads measurement solutions leveraging artificial intelligence, causal inference, natural language processing, computer vision, and large language models.- Directly contribute to the end-to-end delivery of production solutions through careful designs and owning implementation of significant portions of critical-path code- Lead the decomposition of problems and development of roadmaps to execute on it.- Set an example for others with exemplary analyses; maintainable, extensible code; and simple, effective solutions.- Influence team business and engineering strategies.- Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders to drive alignment and build consensus on key initiatives.- Foster collaborations between scientists to move faster, with broader impact.- Actively engage in the development of others, both within and outside the team.- Regularly engage with the broader scientific community with presentations, publications, and patents.About the teamWe are a team of scientists across Applied, Research, Data Science and Economist disciplines. You will work with colleagues with deep expertise in ML, NLP, CV, Gen AI, and Causal Inference with a diverse range of backgrounds. We partner closely with top-notch engineers, product managers, sales leaders, and other scientists with expertise in the ads industry and on building scalable modeling and software solutions.Team Video: https://youtu.be/zD_6Lzw8raEBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 8+ years of applied research experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning ...