Amazon

Applied Scientist II, Personalization, Grocery P13N

Amazon • $142K — $193K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience building machine learning models for business applications.
  • PhD or Master's degree with 4+ years in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning or related field.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
  • Knowledge in algorithms, data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, and data mining.
  • Familiarity with parallel and distributed computing and high-performance computing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative machine learning models to enhance the customer grocery shopping experience.
  • Implement advanced LLM techniques for real-time customer interactions across the globe.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to move projects from conception to launch.
  • Lead and shape the science roadmap for the Grocery Personalization team.
  • Create features that streamline grocery discovery and purchasing for customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching for retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Parental leave and family benefits including adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
  • Mental health support and additional wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about applying cutting-edge machine learning to solve real-world customer problems? Do you want to build models that impact hundreds of millions of customers globally? This is a unique opportunity to innovate at the intersection of personalization science, large language models, and grocery shopping

As an Applied Scientist on the Grocery Personalization team, you will develop novel machine learning models and features that transform how customers discover and purchase groceries. You'll work on problems ranging from LLM-based techniques for understanding customer preferences and product relationships, transformer-based models for intent prediction, to large-scale real-time ranking systems that personalize the entire grocery shopping journey.

Key job responsibilities

- Innovate new features and models that have huge impact on the customer experience. Help customers find the right grocery products and content throughout their journey.

- Leverage the use of advanced LLM-based techniques to create customer grocery shopping experience at Amazon's scale - for all Amazon customers across all countries in realtime

- Be able to operate on a multidisciplinary team across science, product, design, and engineering to see through ideas from inception, prototype, to launch in the hands of all Amazon's customers

- Drive the science roadmap for the team

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience using Unix/Linux

- Experience in professional software development

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, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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