Amazon

Principal Applied Scientist, AWS Science of Security

Amazon$218K — $295K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in predictive modeling and analysis
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
  • Experience with programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python
  • Ability to translate customer requirements into problem definitions
  • Experience mentoring junior members from academia or industry

Responsibilities

  • Solve complex problems requiring deep domain knowledge
  • Lead design, implementation, and delivery of long-term solutions
  • Influence cross-organizational technical strategies
  • Develop strategic plans for innovative business solutions
  • Mentor individuals and the community on advanced technical issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
Principal Applied Scientists in AWS Science of Security are dedicated to making AWS the best computing service in the world for customers who require advanced and rigorous solutions for security, privacy, and sovereignty.

Key job responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

*Solve large or significantly complex problems that require deep knowledge and understanding of your domain and scientific innovation.

*Own strategic problem solving, and take the lead on the design, implementation, and delivery for solutions that have a long-term quantifiable impact.

*Povide cross-organizational technical influence, increasing productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience.

* Develop strategic plans to identify fundamentally new solutions for business problems.

* Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues.

A day in the life

This is a unique and rare opportunity to get in early on a fast-growing segment of AWS and help shape the technology, product and the business. You will have a chance to utilize your deep technical experience within a fast moving, start-up environment and make a large business and customer impact.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of hands-on work in predictive modeling and analysis experience

- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field

- Experience working in predictive modeling and analysis

- Experience distilling informal customer requirements into problem definitions, dealing with ambiguity and competing objectives

- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language

- Experience with leading experienced scientists as well as having a record of developing junior members from academia or industry to a career track in a business environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 10+ years of relevant work in industry or academia experience

- Knowledge of problem solving, algorithm design and complexity analysis

- Experience creating novel algorithms and advancing the state of the art

- Have peer-reviewed scientific contributions in premier journals and conferences

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.

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 - 218,800.00 - 295,900.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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