We are seeking an innovative and technically strong data scientist with a background in optimization machine learning and statistical modeling/analysis. This role requires a team member to have strong quantitative modeling skills and the ability to apply optimization/statistical/machine learning methods to complex decisionmaking problems with data coming from various data sources. The candidate should have strong communication skills be able to work closely with stakeholders and translate datadriven findings into actionable insights. The successful candidate will be a selfstarter comfortable with ambiguity with strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fastpaced and everchanging environment.
Key job responsibilities
1. Ability to understand a business problem and the available data and identify what statistical or ML techniques can be applied to answer a business question
2. Given a business problem estimate solution feasibility and potential approaches based on available data
3. Understand what data is available where and how to pull it together. Work with partner teams where needed to facilitate permissions and acquisition of required data
4. Quickly prototype solutions and build models to test feasibility of solution approach
5. Build statistical models/ ML models train and test them to and drive towards the optimal level of model performance
6. Improve existing processes with development and implementation of state of the art generative AI models
7. Work with technology teams to integrate models by wrapping them as services that plug into Amazons Alexa Eco system
8. Work across the spectrum of reporting and data visualization statistical modeling and supervised learning tools and techniques and apply the right level of solution to the right problem
About the team
Alexa Communications (connecting friends and family) is looking for a Data Scientist to join our team in the area of speech and large language model. We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical skills and language technology experience to help us measure analyze and solve complex problems. In this role you are responsible for the design and delivery of Language Understanding using your linguistic voice user interface (VUI) design and data analysis skills to understand what a customer meant. You are a key member in new feature development while proactively improving existing experiences. You work closely with other Engineers Product Managers Scientists and Engineers to deliver magical experiences that customers love.
2 years of data scientist experience
3 years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL) scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R SAS Matlab etc. experience
3 years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques and parameters that affect their performance experience
Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment
Experience in Python Perl or another scripting language
Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology company
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
for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.