Amazon

Data Scientist II - AMZ27022.1

Amazon$136K — $184K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive experience.
  • Experience building statistical and machine learning models using large datasets.
  • Proficiency in writing SQL scripts for data analysis and migration.
  • Familiarity with specialized modeling software including R, Python, or MATLAB.
  • Understanding of data management and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable approaches for automated decision-making across the business.
  • Implement data science techniques to resolve complex business challenges.
  • Acquire data by developing SQL and ETL queries.
  • Analyze data trends and ensure data validity through statistical inspections.
  • Build robust models using various modeling techniques and machine learning algorithms.
  • Validate models against business key performance indicators and alternative approaches.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine data insights and model implementations.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be available.
  • Comprehensive medical benefits package.
  • Financial benefits including retirement plans.
  • Additional benefits tailored to the position.
Full Job Description
Position: Data Scientist II - AMZ27022.1

Location: San Diego, CA

Multiple Positions Available:

Design and implement scalable and reliable approaches to support or automate decision making throughout the business. Apply a range of data science techniques and tools combined with subject matter expertise to solve difficult business problems and cases in which the solution approach is unclear. Acquire data by building the necessary SQL / ETL queries. Import processes through various company specific interfaces for accessing Oracle, RedShift, and Spark storage systems. Build relationships with stakeholders and counterparts. Analyze data for trends and input validity by inspecting univariate distributions, exploring bivariate relationships, constructing appropriate transformations, and tracking down the source and meaning of anomalies. Build models using statistical modeling, mathematical modeling, econometric modeling, network modeling, social network modeling, natural language processing, machine learning algorithms, genetic algorithms, and neural networks. Validate models against alternative approaches, expected and observed outcome, and other business defined key performance indicators. Implement models that comply with evaluations of the computational demands, accuracy, and reliability of the relevant ETL processes at various stages of production.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $136000 - $184000)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) building statistical models and machine learning models using large datasets from multiple resources; (2) writing SQL scripts for analysis and data migration; and (3) applying specialized modelling software including R, Python, or MATLAB.

The pay range for this position in San Diego, CA is $136000 - $184000 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by California Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

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Amazon Careers

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