Principal Applied Scientist, Amazon Payments

Principal Applied Scientist, Amazon Payments

Job ID : 3009977 | Amazon.com Services LLC

We are looking for a Principal Applied Scientist for Amazon Payments AI / ML Team, which contributes science and science-related engineering work for Amazon’s Payments Artificial Intelligence services (e.g. Amazon Payments Recommendation, Prediction, GEN AI platform to enable SOP automation and new projects already underway). In this role, you will work with your peers and senior management to set direction for Amazon’s AI efforts. Our mission is to put the power of AI in the hands of every developer. You will be responsible for mentoring a team of applied scientists. You will be responsible for creating a strong environment for applied science in order to recruit, retain and develop top talent. You will partner with engineering leaders to deliver remarkable new Amazon Payments services and features that leverage Machine Learning and GenAI.

As a Principal Applied Scientist, you will identify research directions, create roadmaps for forward-looking research and communicate them to senior leadership, and work closely with engineering teams to bring research to production. You will work with teams of talented scientists, and fill the ranks by attracting the best scientists in machine learning, e.g. Amazon payments recommendation and natural language processing for SOP automation. You will work with talented peers and leverage Amazon’s heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or MSc in computer science or related fields.

10+ years of experience in AI and Machine Learning in industry and / or academia.

Track record of thought leadership and contributions that have advanced the field.

Strong skills in collaboration and teamwork

Strong record of delivery in industry and academic contexts.

Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or MSc in computer science or related fields.

12+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing in industry and / or academia.

Strong publication history in top publications.

Professional traits that are not unique to this position, but necessary for Amazon leaders :

Exhibits excellent judgment

Hires and develops great people

Has relentlessly high standards (is never satisfied with the status quo)

Is able to dive deep and is never out of touch with the details of the business or the technology

Expects and requires innovation of her / his team

Has passion and convictions and the innate ability to inspire passion in others

Strong results orientation

Thinks big

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $179,000 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $309,400 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information, please visit https : / / www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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

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