Amazon

Principal Applied Scientist, Selling Partner Selection Success

Amazon$198K — $269K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
  • 8+ years of applied research experience
  • Proven ability to translate real business problems into scalable production systems
  • Deep expertise in scientific foundations and latest developments
  • Excellent programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Responsibilities

  • Drive and advocate a technical vision for significant business impact
  • Utilize machine learning and AI to build scalable seller-facing solutions
  • Analyze large amounts of business data to automate and optimize processes
  • Design, develop, and evaluate innovative models
  • Collaborate with software engineering teams for real-time model implementation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and prescription
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Access to mental health support and an employee assistance program
Full Job Description
As a Principal Applied Scientist on our team of scientists and engineers, you will have opportunities to create significant impact on our systems, our business and most importantly, our customers as we take on challenges that can revolutionize the e-commerce industry. You will identify specific and actionable opportunities to solve business problems, propose state-of-the-art solutions and collaborate with engineering, and business teams for future innovation. You need to be a great translation between ambiguous business domains and rigorous scientific solutions, an expert at inventing and simplify, and a good communicator to surface insights and recommendations to audiences of varying levels of technical sophistication.

Key job responsibilities

- Drive and advocate technical vision that drives the significant business impact

- Use machine learning and AI techniques to create scalable seller-facing solutions

- Analyze and extract relevant information from large amounts of Amazon's historical business data to help automate and optimize key processes

- Design, development and evaluation of highly innovative models

- Work closely with software engineering teams to drive real-time model implementations and new feature creations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields

- 8+ years of applied research experience

- Experience translating real business problems into state-of-art production systems at scale

- Deep expertise and familiarity with the scientific foundation and latest development

- Excellent programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling agentic AI applications in production

- A history of building and scaling world-class teams and mentoring senior ICs to achieve career breakthrough

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 - 198,900.00 - 269,000.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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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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Market Cap
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Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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