Research Science

The Automated Reasoning Group is looking for an Applied Scientist with interest in building scalable machine learning systems. You will be part of a world-class team building the next generation of neuro-symbolic tools and services by combining Automated Reasoning and Machine Learning.AWS has the most services and more features within those services, than any other cloud provider–from infrastructure technologies like compute, storage, and databases–to emerging technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, data lakes and analytics, and Internet of Things.You will apply your knowledge to propose solutions, create software prototypes, and move prototypes into production systems using modern software development tools and methodologies. In addition, you will support and scale your solutions to meet the ever-growing demand of customer use. You will use your strong verbal and written communication skills, are self-driven and own the delivery of high quality results in a fast-paced environment.Each day, hundreds of thousands of developers make billions of transactions worldwide on AWS. They harness the power of the cloud to enable innovative applications, websites, and businesses. Using automated reasoning technology and mathematical proofs, AWS allows customers to answer questions about security, availability, durability, and functional correctness. We call this provable security, absolute assurance in security of the cloud and in the cloud. See https://aws.amazon.com/security/provable-security/As an Applied Scientist in AWS AI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the definition, vision, design, roadmap and development of product features from beginning to end. You will:* Define and implement new neuro-symbolic applications that employ scalable and efficient approaches to solve complex problems using Automated Reasoning and Machine Learning* Apply software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all team deliverables* Work in an agile, startup-like development environment, where you are always working on the most important stuff* Deliver high-quality scientific artifacts* Work with the team to help drive business decisionsKey job responsibilities* Design and implement scalable neuro-symbolic systems using automated reasoning and machine learning.* Collaborate closely with internal and external users to understand their requirements for AI agents and guardrails.* Proactively identify and explore new opportunities for deploying and leveraging neuro-symbolic solutions across various domains.About the teamWhy AWSAmazon 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.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.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.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.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.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of building models for business application experience- PhD- 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 ...

The People eXperience and Technology (PXT) Central Science Team uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms, process improvements and products, which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, wellbeing, and the value of work of Amazonians. We are an interdisciplinary team which combines the talents of science and engineering to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal. We invest in innovation and rapid prototyping of scientific models, AI/ML technologies and software solutions to accelerate informed, accurate, and reliable decision backed by science and data. As a research scientist you will you will design and carry out surveys to address business questions; analyze survey and other forms of data with regression models; perform weighting and multiple imputation to reduce bias due to nonresponse. You will conduct methodological and statistical research to understand the quality of survey data. You will work with economists, engineers, and computer scientists to select samples, draft and test survey questions, calculate nonresponse adjusted weights, and estimate regression models on large scale data. You will evaluate, diagnose, understand, and surface drivers and moderators for key research streams, including (but are not limited to) attrition, engagement, productivity, inclusion, and Amazon culture.Key job responsibilitiesDesign a scalable global content development and validation strategy to drive more effective decisions and improve the employee experience across all of AmazonConduct psychometric and econometric analyses to evaluate integrity and practical application of survey questions and dataIdentify research streams to evaluate how to mitigate or remove sources of measurement errorDrive effective collaborations across multi-disciplinary research and product teamsManage full life cycle of large-scale research programs (Develop strategy, gather requirements, manage and execute)BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience- Experience with big data technologies such as AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive etc.- Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non-qualitative researchers ...

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.Amazon Robotics is seeking Applied Science Interns and Co-ops with a passion for robotic research to work on cutting edge algorithms for robotics. Our team works on challenging and high-impact projects within robotics. Examples of projects include allocating resources to complete a million orders a day, coordinating the motion of thousands of robots, autonomous navigation in warehouses, identifying objects and damage, and learning how to grasp all the products Amazon sells. As an Applied Science Intern/Co-op at Amazon Robotics, you will be working on one or more of our robotic technologies such as autonomous mobile robots, robot manipulators, and computer vision identification technologies. The intern/co-op project(s) and the internship/co-op location are determined by the team the student will be working on.Please note that by applying to this role you would be considered for Applied Scientist summer intern, spring co-op, and fall co-op roles on various Amazon Robotics teams. These teams work on robotics research within areas such as computer vision, machine learning, robotic manipulation, navigation, path planning, perception, optimization and more. Learn more about Amazon Robotics: https://amazon.jobs/en/teams/amazon-roboticsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field- Degree program must be based in the United States with an expected graduation of December 2025 or later- Must be eligible for and available for full-time (40 hours per week) internship in person based out of the assigned office location for the whole duration of the internship/co-op- Relevant academic research or industry experience within Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Optimization, Manipulation, Perception, Motion Planning and Controls, Movement, Autonomous Navigation, Path Planning, or related- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python, or related ...

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and the Astro household robot. What will you help us create?As a Principal Controls Scientist, you will be responsible for developing solutions to control complex electromechanical systems. You will take responsibility for developing models, performing analysis, and producing algorithms for the control and estimation of robotic systems that guide and inform mechanical and electrical designs, software implementation, and other software modules that affect overall device safety and performance. You will demonstrate cross-functional interaction to accomplish your goals. You will play a role in defining processes and methods to improve the productivity of the entire team. You will interface with Amazon teams outside your immediate organization to identify leverage opportunities with minimized dependencies. You will investigate applicable academic and industry research applications, identify and initiate investigations of production technologies, prototype and test solutions to support product features, and design and validate production designs that deliver an exceptional user experience.Key job responsibilities- Produce models and simulations of complex, high degree-of-freedom dynamic electromechanical systems- Design estimation and control algorithms that achieve performance targets within hardware and software constraints- Hands-on prototyping and testing on physical systems in the lab- Influence hardware and software design decisions owned by other teams to optimize system-level performance- Define key performance indicators and allocate error budgets across hardware and software modules- Perform root cause analysis of system-level failures and distinguish between hardware/software failures and hardware/software mitigations- Balance objectives of safety, performance, and cost in architectural design decisions- Lead cross-functional teams (controls, firmware, perception, planning, sensors, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to solve complex system integration issues- Translate business requirements to engineering requirements and identify trade-offs and sensitivities - Mentor junior and senior engineers in good design practice; actively participate in hiring of new team membersAbout the teamThe Dynamic Systems and Control team develops models, algorithms, and code to bridge hardware and software development teams and bring robotic products to life. We contributed to Amazon Astro (https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Amazon-Astro/dp/B078NSDFSB) and Echo Show 10 (https://www.amazon.com/echo-show-10/dp/B07VHZ41L8/), along with several new technology introductions and unannounced products currently in development.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field- 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and verifying control and estimation algorithms for closed-loop feedback systems- Experience with robotic manipulation: impedance control, admittance control, operational space control, joint space control, etc.- Experience with Model-Predictive Control and Reinforcement Learning for high degree-of-freedom dynamic systems- Experience with simulation environments for dynamic systems and bridging the sim2real gap- Experience programming in MATLAB, Python, C++, or a related language- Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead and mentor- Proven written and verbal technical communication with the ability to present complex topics clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical familiarity ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.We are looking for an experienced Applied Scientist to help architect state-of-the-art test infrastructure and lead the development of models and analysis tools to represent the ground truth about satellite test results in order to facilitate important business decisions. Our team is responsible for core infrastructure and tools that will serve as the backbone of automated satellite testing operations to enable rapid scaling of manufacturing processes.Key job responsibilities- Work with engineering, software and manufacturing teams to understand drivers, impacts, and key influences on Integrated Vehicle test results.- Lead the design, buildout and implementation of production systems that leverage multivariate analysis and make decisions in real time for Integrated Vehicle test results.- Drive actions at scale to optimize test methodology and drive increases to satellite reliability.- Automate feedback loops for test result analysis algorithms in production.- Leverage Amazon systems and tools to effectively work with, process and analyze large amounts of data.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.A day in the lifeAs a Project Kuiper Scientist you will own the architecture definition and development of data analysis tools to aid engineering and production teams in deciding flight-worthiness of each Kuiper satellite and historical traceability tools to enable simplified discovery and interpretation of past test data. You will work with multiple engineering, software and manufacturing teams across ground and space systems, to specify requirements, define data collection, interpretation strategies, data pipelines and implement multivariate data analysis and reporting tools for Integrated Vehicle tests. Your focus will be in optimizing the analysis of test results to enable Project Kuiper production plans. About the teamThe Automated Vehicle Testing Team is responsible for core infrastructure and tools that will serve as the backbone of automated satellite testing operations to enable rapid scaling of manufacturing processes.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 programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning ...

The WWGST (Worldwide Grocery Stores Tech) teams are seeking a highly motivated Senior Applied Scientist (Level 6) to join our team that is focused on building new technologies for grocery stores. We are a team of applied scientists invent new algorithms (especially artificial intelligence, computer vision and sensor fusion) to improve customer experiences in grocery shopping such as Dash Cart or Self-CheckOut. The Amazon Dash Cart is a smart shopping cart that uses sensors to keep track of what a shopper has added. Once done, they can bypass the checkout lane and just walk out. The cart comes with convenience features like a store map, a basket that can weigh produce, and product recommendations. Amazon Dash Cart’s are available at Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods. Learn more about the Dash Cart at https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=21289116011.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Senior Applied Scientist, you will help solve a variety of technical challenges and mentor other junior scientists. You will be leader of the applied science team to resolve the hard problems. You will play an active role in translating business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables and build quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and given the size of this initiative, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a degree of ambiguity that’s higher than most projects and relish the idea of solving problems that, frankly, haven’t been solved before - anywhere. Along the way, we guarantee that you’ll learn a ton, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAmazon 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.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.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- 3+ 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 with neural deep learning methods and machine learning ...

Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery, Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.Amazon is seeking a detail oriented Research Scientist to focus on simulation to assist with process improvement and facility design initiatives in our North American fulfillment network. Successful candidates will be natural self-starters who have the drive to design, model, and simulate new fulfillment center conception and design processes.The Research Scientist will be expected to deep dive problems and drive relentlessly towards creative solutions. This individual needs to be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization in order to be successful. Perform data modelling using different discrete event simulation software’s, and use optimization techniques, research aptitude, and data analysis such as statistical analysis, regression analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE) etc. to drive decisions on process and designs.This role requires a strong passion for customers, a high level of comfort navigating ambiguity, and a keen sense of ownership and drive to deliver results. The ideal candidate will have experience in Science work, business analytics and have the aptitude to incorporate new approaches and methodologies while dealing with ambiguities in sourcing processes. Excellent business and communication skills are a must to develop and define key business questions and to build data sets. You should have demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business, product, and technical challenges.You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open collaborative environment. Amazon’s culture encourages innovation and expects to take a high-level of ownership in solving complex problems.Come help us make history!Key job responsibilities· Design, develop, and simulate engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the North America fulfillment network· Retrieve, synthesize, and present critical data in a format that is immediately useful to answering specific questions or improving system performance.· Analyze historical data to identify trends and support decision making.· Provide requirements to develop analytic capabilities, platforms, and pipelines.· Design, size, and analyze field experiments at scale.· Build decision-making models and propose solution for the business problem you defined. This may include delivery of algorithms to be used in production systems.· Conduct written and verbal presentation to share insights and recommendations to audiences of varying levels of technical sophistication.· Utilize code (python or another object oriented language) for data analyzing and modeling algorithm· Develop, document and update simulation standards, including standard results reports· Create basic to highly advanced models and run "what-if" scenarios to help drive to optimal solutions· Analyze historical data to identify trends and support decision making.· Apply statistical or machine learning knowledge to specific business problems and data.· Improve upon existing methodologies by developing new data sources, testing model enhancements, and fine-tuning model parameters.· Provide requirements to develop analytic capabilities, platforms, and pipeline· Ability to travel up to 10%A day in the lifeAmazon Benefits:Amazon 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 Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanIf 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 skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in a highly quantitative field (Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistics) or equivalent experience.- 2+ years of experience developing quantitative models to solve complex problems.- Expertise in at least one of the following areas: Discrete Event Simulation, Linear Programming, Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision.- 2+ years strong coding skills in C++, Python or any other scripting languages- Experienced in handling large data sets using SQL/Python in a business environment. ...

The Amazon Private Brands’ Discovery team develops innovative machine learning solutions to enhance customer awareness of Amazon's private brands and help customers discover products they love. This interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers incubates and builds disruptive technologies, tackling some of the most complex scientific challenges at Amazon. To achieve this, we leverage a wide range of advanced techniques, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), deep learning, large language models (LLMs), multi-armed bandits, reinforcement learning, Bayesian optimization, causal and statistical inference, and econometrics, to drive discovery throughout the customer journey. Our solutions are not only critical to the success of Amazon's private brands but also serve as a leading example of discovery technologies across Amazon. We are seeking a Principal Scientist to join our team and lead the development of cutting-edge machine learning models and algorithms that will drive innovative discovery solutions for Amazon Private Brands. In this hands-on role, you will apply your expertise to propose solutions, create software prototypes, and successfully transition these prototypes into production systems using modern software development tools and methodologies. You will also be responsible for scaling these solutions to meet the growing and evolving needs of our customers. As a Principal Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, design, and roadmap for complex, previously unsolved problems, guiding solutions from inception to implementation. Strong verbal and written communication skills, a self-driven mindset, and the ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.Key job responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for defining key research directions, adopting or inventing new machine learning techniques, conducting rigorous experiments, publishing results, and ensuring that research is translated into practice. You will develop long-term strategies, persuade teams to adopt those strategies, propose goals and deliver on them. You will also participate in organizational planning, hiring, mentorship and leadership development. You have a passion for building scalable science and engineering solutions. You will serve as a key scientific resource in full-cycle development (conception, design, implementation, testing to documentation, delivery, and maintenance).BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 10+ years minimum of hands-on science application experience- PhD in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience in some cases)- Strong publication track record ...

As a Senior Applied Scientist in Worldwide Defect Elimination (WWDE) - Amazon Stores Customer Service (CS), your role is pivotal in leveraging statistics/machine learning (ML) techniques to address customer issues at scale. This candidate will lead the development of innovative solutions that use causal inference to drive business decisions. The ideal candidate will design and bring their science models to production. As a part of this role, this candidate will collaborate with a team of experts in the field (including internal and academic economists) and move the state of research forward.Key job responsibilities- Research and development of innovative modeling techniques for statistics / ML and causal inference- Establish scientific culture and standards for all scientists (publication, best practices, reviews, etc.)- Deliver solutions to core business problems and influence business partners- Develop scientific talent on the teamA day in the lifeIf 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!Amazon 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 Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanAbout the teamThe WWDE team's mission is to understand and resolve all issues impacting customers and connect all organizations in Amazon to customer experiences. Our vision is to be the ultimate steward of the Voice of the Customer (VoC), empowering customer service, and Amazon teams to easily measure, listen, and act on customer feedback. The team broadly supports defect detection, root cause identification, and resolution to earn customer trust. The Customer Service Economics & Optimization team is a force multiplier within this group. Through causal analysis, we estimate the effectiveness of our efforts to delight the customer.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience- 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience with machine learning ...

Amazon is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Applied Scientist with a strong machine learning, systems, applied statistics and natural language technologies background to join our Learned Systems Group (LSG) and help build industry-leading large scale applied ML, AI and GenAI systems. As part of our LSG team in Amazon AWS, you will work alongside internationally recognized experts to develop novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state-of-the-art in systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence and human language technology. Key job responsibilitiesAs a part of the LSG, you’ll experience the benefits of working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, while leveraging AWS resources, one of the world’s leading cloud companies and you’ll be able to publish your work in top tier conferences and journals. A day in the lifeYour work will directly impact millions of our customers in the form of products and services, as well as contributing to the wider research community. You will gain hands on experience with Amazon’s heterogeneous large scale distributed systems, text and structured data sources, and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances in systems and machine learning.The Learned Systems Group at AWS helps build the scientific foundations of our analytics systems, including Redshift, Athena and RDS. We constantly push the state of the art to deploy state of the art ML and AI techniques into our large scale systems and finding new ways to delight our customers. We are constantly faced with large scale systems and we apply rigorous research methods to improve them with efficient and scalable innovative solutions.About the teamAWS 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.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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. BASIC 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- 3+ years of building models for business application experience- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language ...

Help re-invent how millions of people watch TV! Fire TV remains the #1 best-selling streaming media player in the US. Our goal is to be the global leader in delivering entertainment inside and outside the home, with the broadest selection of content, devices and experiences for customers.Our science team works at the intersection of Recommender Systems, Information Retrieval, Machine Learning and Natural Language Understanding. We leverage techniques from all these fields to create novel algorithms that allow our customers to engage with the right content at the right time. Our work directly contributes to making our devices delightful to use and indispensable for the household.As a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for the natural language understanding models for Fire TV use cases. Your work will directly impact our customers in the form of novel products and services that make use of speech and language technology. Key job responsibilities- Ensure data quality throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including areas such as data sourcing / collection, ground truth generation, normalization, transformation, cross-lingual alignment / mapping, etc. - Clean, analyze and select data to achieve goals - Build and release models that elevate the customer experience and track impact over time - Design and run experiments, evaluate the impact of your optimizations, and communicate the results to various business stakeholders- Collaborate with colleagues from science, engineering and business backgrounds - Present proposals and results in a clear manner backed by data and coupled with actionable conclusions - Work with engineers to develop efficient data querying infrastructure for both offline and online use cases- Be a member of the Amazon-wide Machine Learning community, participating in internal and external meet ups, hackathons, and conferencesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience- Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products- Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets- Experience with any programming language such as Python, Java, C++- Experience in machine learning, statistics, and deep learning ...

We are seeking a scientist to further the development and application of analytics methods to examine the complex data flows of Amazon Ads and to translate deep-dives into actionable insights for our product teams. In this role you will develop new tools to analyze our advertising data to help improve the performance of our bidding algorithms, targeting and relevance systems, help advance our supply strategy, and evaluate the adoption and impact of feature releases.Key job responsibilities- Analyze data trends regarding supply, optimization, ad load, and advertising mix effects that affect advertiser performance and contribute to achieving advertiser goals- Present papers to senior leaders on issues like feature development impact on identity recognition rates, and changes of ad selection systems to improve fill rate highlighting insights that will inform our business development and engineering roadmaps- Formalize our analytics approach to Ads auctions by analyzing bid spreads, auction depth, and simulating impacts of potential auction structure changes- Identify, standardize, and operationalize KPIs to effectively measure the performance of all systems involved in ad serving, and use trend insights to inform business priorities- Partner with engineering teams to define data logging requirements and getting these prioritized in engineering roadmaps- Validate financial models through analysis- Develop and own ad revenue and supply intelligence analytics decks that provide ongoing deep-divesA day in the lifeThe Ads Scientist will work closely with business leaders and engineers on developing common data architecture that will optimize our data logging at different grains, and will allow data interoperability from bid flow to optimization to campaign delivery. The candidate will then analyze the data and present papers and ongoing reports on actionable insights.About the teamThe Ads Science Product Team's Mission: Work alongside those who need product data to apply objective perspective and business logic to uncover insights, advise strategic decisions, and adjust to industry changes.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience- Experience with big data technologies such as AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive etc.- Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non-qualitative researchers ...

We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist who is curious, driven, and passionate about data insights and analytics. You will design, execute, and analyze user experiments to guide the development of Amazon FinTech products from a research prototype to launch. This role is on the FinTech UX Design and Research team with the impact, autonomy, flexibility, and speed of innovation of a high-growth startup, powered by the resources of Amazon. You will drive a program that oversees customer sentiment and attitudes at scale, using your unique research skills to uncover customer insights that help drive tactical and strategic product decisions across the organization. You will work alongside UX Designers and Researchers to advocate for our customers through quantitative and qualitative storytelling. Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Work/life BalanceOur team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship all while having fun. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, design reviews.Key job responsibilitiesIn this role, you will:• Own the development and establishment of a research program focused on measuring customer experience outcomes (CXO) or Voice of the Customer, which provides thought leadership to product teams and the broader organization.• Design and execute empirical research of medium to large scale that measures customer behavior and sentiment. Own the end-to-end analysis process including defining key business questions, recommending measures, data sources, methodology and study design, dataset creation, analysis execution, interpretation and presentation and publication of results.• Triangulate insights with key top-of-funnel metrics (e.g. usage, customer engagement) and other datasets to develop regular ways to report on drivers of movement with recommended action items aligned to business goals.• Own all communications to project members and stakeholders on progress, issues, and risks, provide pre and post launch communications to impacted teams. Communicate insights to non-scientific audiences in a compelling way.• Work with UX Design and Product partners to establish Voice of the Customer success metrics and tools for tracking and developing ongoing program improvement plans to meet relevant business needs.• Create long-term research roadmaps and opportunity frameworks that align to and inform product strategy and goals.• Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, and engineering to evaluate prototypes, functional mockups, usability testing, A/B testing, etc.• Build durable, scalable points-of-view and knowledge management tools that are leveraged within the Amazon FinTech Team and by other organizations across Amazon.• Advocate for the right insights and prioritization of research – ensure the right research questions are being asked; educate the organization on opportunities revealed by your own research and that of others; create and execute against long-term research roadmaps and opportunity frameworks that align to and inform high-level business strategy and goals.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience- Broad experience designing and running a full range of research methods: qualitative and quantitative, attitudinal and behavioral, with deep expertise in one or more areas.- Demonstrated effectiveness in written, verbal, and visual communication skills; ability to distill complex ideas into concise and accurate narratives that enlighten and inspire.- Ability to independently drive multiple concurrent projects in an agile environment.- Strategic, business-building approach to UX research with a passion for translating data into bottom-line impact.- Passion for understanding the latest learnings and innovations in behavioral science, research methods, and UX design and applying these to your work. ...

Amazon Advertising operates at the intersection of e-Commerce and Advertising, offering a range of digital advertising solutions with the goal of helping our customers discover and shop for anything they want to buy. The Amazon Advertising business is growing at a fast pace and this team’s mission is to apply science and technology to accelerate that growth through best-in-class solutions. As the Advertising Measurement Research (AMR) team within Amazon Ads, we conduct customer-relevant industry-leading research and metric development across advertisers and verticals, with the purpose of developing an understanding of how our advertisers’ investment impacts their businesses on- and off-Amazon. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. Research Scientist with strong research design and analytical skills in the fields of marketing and consumer research to join our team. You will lead the design and research to help advertisers and marketers understand the effectiveness of their advertising and improve performance of advertising campaigns by making adjustments to certain facets to achieve desired business outcomes. To accomplish this, you will partner with our measurement product and peer science and analytics teams to enable advertisers across industry verticals to adopt better measurement as a way to improve business outcomes, leveraging proven insights from existing literature and Amazon Ads’ measurement products and data. You will share your domain expertise and knowledge with data scientists on the AMR team, ensuring that their models are informed by the latest research and provide stakeholders with actionable insights. You are also responsible for developing new methodologies, which Data Scientists apply to emerging business problems. As a successful Research Scientist, you are an analytical problem solver who enjoys diving into data, leads problem solving, guides development of new frameworks, writes code, is excited about investigations and algorithms, and can credibly interface between technical teams and business stakeholders. You are an expert in causal inference and experiment design, preferably has experience leveraging experimental model to calibrate observational model. You are a hands-on innovator who can contribute to advancing advertising measurement technology, and push the limits on what’s scientifically possible with a razor sharp focus on measurable customer and business impact. You will coach and guide scientists in the team to grow the team’s talent and scale the impact of your work. You will also communicate verbally and in writing to business customers and leadership team with various levels of technical knowledge, educating them about our systems, as well as sharing insights and recommendations.Key job responsibilities- Conduct in-depth standard and custom advertising effectiveness studies and bespoke analyses using advanced statistical methods and causal inference techniques for advertisers to understand the relative impact of different marketing strategies across digital platforms and across media- Communicate complex research results, insights, and recommendations with a diverse set of technical and non-technical stakeholders- Collaborate with colleagues across science and engineering disciplines for fast turnaround proof-of-concept prototyping at scale- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as product, go-to-market, analytics and insights professional teams to drive client, vertical, and industry adoption of preferred measurement methodologies, best practices, products, and approaches in support of the learning agenda- Drive and lead of culture of data-driven innovations within and outside across Amazon Ads orgsAbout the teamThe Advertising Measurement Research team designs and conducts research studies across advertisers and verticals, with the purpose of developing an understanding of how our advertisers’ investment impacts their businesses, both on- and off-Amazon. To benefit customers directly, we develop case studies or white papers, offering advertisers a comprehensive view of emerging measurement trends and best practices. Also, our work influences new product features and metrics to build.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience- PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience- Experience with big data technologies such as AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive etc.- Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to non-qualitative researchers ...

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!Our Prime Air Drone Vehicle Design and Test team within Flight Sciences is looking for an outstanding engineer to support our acoustic analysis, anechoic chamber, and noise testing. You’ll be responsible for owning, building, and implementing our indoor and outdoor noise testing of our propellers and drone vehicle designs. Your work will feed directly into our certification and regulatory processes to launch sites and expand operations. You’ll explore new and novel propeller and drone vehicle designs in both focused and wide open design spaces, with the ultimate goal of meeting our customer requirements. You will directly support the Office of the Chief Program Engineer, and work closely across all vehicle subsystem teams to ensure integrated designs that meet performance, reliability, manufacturing, and cost requirements.About the teamOur Flight Sciences Vehicle Design & Test organization includes teams that span the following disciplines: Aerodynamics, Performance, Stability & Control, Configuration & Spatial Integration, Loads, Structures, Mass Properties, Multi-disciplinary Optimization (MDO), Wind Tunnel Testing, Noise Testing, Flight Test Instrumentation, and Rapid Prototyping.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelors Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics and 5+ years experience or equivalent- Experience with acoustic and exterior noise testing for air vehicles or rotorcraft- Hands-on experience designing, building, or operating acoustics test systems- Experience designing and building mechanical and electrical systems, test models, and test fixtures ...

Do you enjoy solving challenging problems and driving innovations in research? Are you seeking for an environment with a group of motivated and talented scientists like yourself? Do you want to create scalable optimization models and apply machine learning techniques to guide real-world decisions? Do you want to play a key role in the future of Amazon transportation and operations? Come and join us at Amazon's Modeling and Optimization team (MOP).Key job responsibilitiesAn Applied Scientist in the Modeling and Optimization (MOP) team - provides analytical decision support to Amazon planning teams via applying advanced mathematical and statistical techniques.- collaborates effectively with Amazon internal business customers, and is their trusted partner- is proactive and autonomous in discovering and resolving business pain-points within a given scope- is able to identify a suitable level of sophistication in resolving the different business needs- is confident in leveraging existing solutions to new problems where appropriate and is independent in designing and implementing new solutions where needed- is aware of the limitations of their proposed solutions and is proactive in communicating them to the business, and advances the application of sciences towards Amazon business problems by bringing new methods, ideas, and practices to the team and scientific community.A day in the life- Your will be developing model-based optimization, simulation, and/or predictive tools to identify and evaluate opportunities to improve customer experience, network speed, cost, and efficiency of capital investment.- You will quantify the improvements resulting from the application of these tools and you will evaluate the trade-offs between potentially competing objectives. - You will develop good communication skills and ability to speak at a level appropriate for the audience, will collaborate effectively with fellow scientists, software development engineers, and product managers, and will deliver business value in a close partnership with many stakeholders from operations, finance, IT, and business leadership.About the team- At the Modeling and Optimization (MOP) team, we use mathematical optimization, algorithm design, statistics, and machine learning to improve decision-making capabilities across WW Operations and Amazon Logistics.- We focus on transportation topology, labor and resource planning for fulfillment facilities, routing science, visualization research, data science and development, and process optimization.- We create models to simulate, optimize, and control the fulfillment network with the objective of reducing cost while improving speed and reliability.- We support multiple business lanes, therefore maintain a comprehensive and objective view, coordinating solutions across organizational lines where possible.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 ...

mmPROS Surface Research Science seeks an exceptional Applied Scientist with expertise in forecasting and risk modeling to optimize Amazon's middle mile transportation network, the backbone of its logistics operations. Amazon's middle mile transportation network utilizes a fleet of semi-trucks, trains, and air planes to transport millions of packages per day as well as other freight between warehouses, vendor facilities, and customers, on time and at low cost. The mmPROS Surface Research Science team delivers innovation, models, algorithms, and other scientific solutions to efficiently plan and operate the middle mile surface (truck and rail) transportation network. The team focuses on large-scale problems in vehicle route planning, capacity procurement, network design, forecasting, and equipment re-balancing. Your role will be to build innovative forecasting, risk quantification, and other machine learning models to decide the optimal long-term and short-term strategy for truck capacity procurement and other planning problems.Your models will impact business decisions worth billions of dollars and improve the delivery experience for millions of customers. You will operate as part of a team of innovative, experienced scientists working on machine learning and optimization problems, and you will work in close collaboration with partners across product, engineering, business intelligence, and operations. Key job responsibilities- Design, develop, and implement forecasting models, risk models, and other machine learning models to inform our hardest planning decisions.- Implement machine learning and risk models in Amazon's production software.- Lead and partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to drive modeling and technical design for complex business problems.- Lead complex modeling and data analyses to aid management in making key business decisions and set new policies.- Write documentation for scientific and business audiences.About the teamThis role is part of mmPROS Surface Research Science. Our mission is to build the most efficient and optimal transportation network on the planet, using our science and technology as our biggest advantage. We aim to leverage cutting edge technologies in optimization, operations research, and machine learning to grow our businesses and solve Amazon's unique logistical challenges.Scientists in the team work in close collaboration with each other and with partners across product, software engineering, business intelligence, and operations. They regularly interact with software engineering teams and business leadership.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience- 1+ years of programming in Java, C++, Python or related language experience- Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application ...

Do you enjoy solving challenging problems and driving innovations in research? Do you want to create scalable optimization models and apply machine learning techniques to guide real-world decisions? We are looking for builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who want to bring their ideas to reality and improve the lives of millions of customers.As a Research Science intern focused on Operations Research and Optimization intern, you will be challenged to apply theory into practice through experimentation and invention, develop new algorithms using modeling software and programming techniques for complex problems, implement prototypes and work with massive datasets. As you navigate through complex algorithms and data structures, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of Amazon's fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain operations.Imagine waking up each morning, fueled by the excitement of solving intricate puzzles that have a direct impact on Amazon's operational excellence. Your day might begin by collaborating with cross-functional teams, exchanging ideas and insights to develop innovative solutions. You'll then immerse yourself in a world of data, leveraging your expertise in optimization, causal inference, time series analysis, and machine learning to uncover hidden patterns and drive operational efficiencies.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.Amazon has positions available for Operations Research Science Internships in, but not limited to, Bellevue, WA; Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA; Sunnyvale, CA.Key job responsibilitiesWe are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in: Optimization, Causal Inference, Time Series, Algorithms and Data Structures, Statistics, Operations Research, Machine Learning, Programming/Scripting Languages, LLMsIn this role, you ain hands-on experience in applying cutting-edge analytical techniques to tackle complex business challenges at scale. If you are passionate about using data-driven insights to drive operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.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 lifeDevelop and apply optimization, causal inference, and time series modeling techniques to drive operational efficiencies and improve decision-making across Amazon's fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain operationsDesign and implement scalable algorithms and data structures to support complex optimization systemsLeverage statistical methods and machine learning to uncover insights and patterns in large-scale operations dataPrototype and validate new approaches through rigorous experimentation and analysisCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams of researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate research outputs into tangible business impactBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Are enrolled in a PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, or equivalent- 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 ...

The Amazon Smart Vehicles (ASV) science team is seeking a passionate and skilled Applied Scientist with extensive expertise in advanced LLM technologies.This role involves innovating in rapidly evolving areas of AI research, focusing on creating personalized services to enhance drivers' and passengers' experiences. Your work will aim to simplify their lives, keep them informed, entertained, productive, and safe on the road, with direct application to prominent Amazon products.If you have extensive expertise in LLMs, natural language processing, and machine learning, along with experience in high-performing research teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our dynamic and fast-paced environment demands a high level of independence in decision-making and the ability to drive ambitious research initiatives through to production. You will collaborate closely with other science and engineering teams, as well as business stakeholders, to ensure your contributions are both impactful and delivered with maximum efficiency.Key job responsibilities- Leverage Amazon’s heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)- Work with talented peers to lead the development of novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state of the art with LLMs- Collaborate with other science and engineering teams as well as business stakeholders to maximize the velocity and impact of your contributions.About the teamThis is an exciting moment to lead in AI research. As part of the Amazon Smart Vehicles science team, you have the opportunity to shape the future by enhancing information-driven experiences for Amazon customers around the globe. Your work will directly influence customers through innovative products and services powered by language and multimodal technology!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 state-of-the-art deep learning models architecture design and deep learning training and optimization and model pruning ...

We are looking for an Applied Science Manager to join the Forecasting Science team in the Worldwide Capacity Planning org. This role leads both the science and engineering efforts to design and implement innovative and automated end-to-end forecasting solutions to support planning, and address critical demand challenges and service quality metrics. In this role you have the opportunity to work on a variety of Machine Learning and engineering challenges, and be given the flexibility to continually learn new skills. You will also collaborate with scientists and other multiple partner teams (Product, Engineering).Key job responsibilities- Define and execute the scientific vision and roadmap for the team.- Deliver solutions to the core business problems, through the leadership in problem-solving, development of algorithms, new frameworks or systems, and so on, and influencing business partners.- Establish scientific culture and standards for all the scientists (publication, best practices, reviews, etc.).- Mentor and develop scientists to enhance the team’s talent and expand the impact of the work.A day in the lifeWe thrive on solving challenging problems to innovate for our customers. By pushing the boundaries of technology, we create unparalleled experiences that enable us to rapidly adapt in a dynamic environment. Our decisions are guided by data, and we collaborate with engineering, science, and product teams to foster an innovative learning environment.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!Benefits summary: Amazon 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) PlanAbout the teamWorldwide Capacity Planning optimizes capacity across operations sites that help minimize customer wait time and route customers to the associate who can best resolve their issue, on the first contact. We build forecasting models and optimization tools that help predict the hourly capacity requirement, including when there are new device or game launches, or when there is a special event, such as Prime Day.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PhD or equivalent Master's Degree plus 5+ years of experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with specialization in statistical modeling, and machine learning.- 2+ years of management experience leading a team of scientists or machine learning engineers.- Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java- Experience with Time Series Modeling and/or Predictive Modeling techniques.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills ...