Applied Scientist II, ASCS AI Lab Team

We are seeking an Applied Scientist II to join our team in developing pioneering AI research, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Diffusion and Flow Models, and other advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning solutions for Amazon Selection and Catalog Systems, within the AI Lab Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on AI research and AI products that will shape the future of online shopping experiences.

Our team operates at the forefront of AI research and development, working on challenges that directly impact millions of customers worldwide. We push the boundaries of AI at both the foundational and application layers. As a Applied Scientist, you will have the chance to experiment with LLMs and deep learning techniques, apply your research to solve real-world problems at an unprecedented scale, and collaborate with experienced scientists to contribute to Amazon's scientific innovation.

Join us in redefining the future of shopping. Your work will directly influence how customers interact with the world's largest online store.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement novel AI solutions for Amazon catalog of products
- Develop and train state-of-the-art LLMs, Diffusion Models, and other Generative AI models
- Build and deploy autonomous AI Agents in Amazon production ecosystem
- Scale AI models to handle billions of diverse products across multiple languages and geographies
- Conduct research in areas such as Autonomous AI Agents, Generative AI, Language Modeling, Multi-modality Computer Vision, Diffusion Models, Reinforcement Learning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into Amazon's production ecosystem
- Contribute to the scientific community through publications and conference presentations

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

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 171,600.00 - 222,200.00 USD annually