• Applied Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence

    Amazon (Bellevue, WA)


    Description

    The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is seeking a dedicated, skilled, and innovative Applied Scientist with a robust background in deep learning, to build industry-leading technology with Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal systems.

    Key job responsibilities

    As part of the AGI team, the Applied Scientist will collaborate closely with talented colleagues to lead the development of advanced approaches and modeling techniques, driving forward the frontier of LLM technology. This includes innovating model-in-the-loop and human-in-the-loop approaches to ensure the collection of high-quality data, safeguarding data privacy and security for LLM training, and more. The Applied Scientist will also have a direct impact on enhancing customer experiences through state-of-the-art products and services.

     

    A day in the life

     

    The Applied Scientist with the AGI team will support the science solution design, run experiments, research new algorithms, and find new ways of optimizing the customer experience; while setting examples for the team on good science practice and standards. Besides theoretical analysis and innovation, an Applied Scientist will also work closely with talented engineers and scientists to put algorithms and models into practice.

     

    The ideal candidate should be passionate about delivering experiences that delight customers and creating robust solutions. They will also create reliable, scalable and high-performance products that require exceptional technical expertise, and a sound understanding of Machine Learning.

    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

    - PhD

     

    - 4+ years of deep learning, computer vision, human robotic interaction, algorithms implementation experience

     

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

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/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.