Amazon

Machine Learning Engineer, Sequence Models (project Sequoia)

Amazon • $158K — $213K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • 1+ years in designing and developing large-scale software applications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Experience with Machine Learning and Large Language Model fundamentals
  • Proven experience deploying LLMs on AI acceleration hardware

Responsibilities

  • Build and scale ML infrastructure for data processing and model serving
  • Own data pipelines for model training, ensuring data quality and schema evolution
  • Collaborate with Applied Scientists to expedite the experiment-to-production process
  • Enhance model serving and feature delivery for continuous experimentation
  • Establish automated processes for data analysis, model training, and deployment
  • Ensure operational excellence for high-volume production systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and EAP services
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and adoption reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
The Sequence Models team serves a centralized role developing sequence models to fundamentally understand Amazon's customers' journeys across all Amazon products (including Stores, Prime Video, Audible, Music, Twitch, etc.). These models will unlock new, actionable insights to optimize the customer experience, including when and how we serve ads. We leverage a host of scientific technologies to accomplish this mission, including Generative AI, classical ML, Causal Inference, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision.

As the Machine Learning Engineer on the team, you will deliver on our engineering vision to streamline the model development lifecycle from research to production, building ML infrastructure and establishing MLOps practices that enables rapid experimentation and deployment of ML models. You will invent and design new solutions to solve complex challenges that come with petabyte scale storage.

Key job responsibilities

- Build and scale ML infrastructure across data processing, distributed training, and model serving. Optimize GPU utilization, training throughput, serving latency, and Infra costs.

- Own the data pipelines that feed model training, including ingestion of structured and unstructured inputs, schema evolution, backfills, and data quality checks across upstream sources.

- Partner with Applied Scientists to shorten the time from experiment to production.

- Evolve model serving and feature delivery to support continuous experimentation.

- Establish automated, repeatable processes for large-scale data analysis, model training, validation, and deployment.

- Own operational excellence for high-volume, low-latency production systems, including monitoring, alarming, troubleshooting, and on-call.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience

- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

- Experience with Machine Learning and Large Language Model fundamentals, including architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization of model execution

- Experience in developing and deploying LLMs in production on GPUs, Neuron, TPU or other AI acceleration hardware

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

- Knowledge of machine learning model architecture and inference

- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

- Experience in debugging, profiling, and implementing software engineering best practices in large-scale systems

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, NY, New York - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

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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