We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle WA USA
We are seeking an Applied Scientist to join our AI Security team that leverages AI to make security mechanisms more effective and efficient.
As an Applied Scientist you will research and implement science methods create software prototypes and move prototypes into production systems. You will collaborate with applied scientists and software engineers to develop innovative AIbased technologies to solve some of our hardest security problems supporting builder teams across Amazon and enabling Amazon businesses to strengthen their security posture more efficiently and effectively.
Key job responsibilities
Design and implement accurate and scalable methods to solve some of our hardest security problems
Collaborate with applied scientists and software development engineers to drive technical design and implementation for AIpowered security services
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.
Training & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
Advanced degree in engineering technology computer science machine learning robotics operations research statistics mathematics or equivalent quantitative field
Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
Experience researching about machine learning deep learning NLP computer vision data science
Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application
Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)
Excellent communication skills with both technical and nontechnical audiences
Strong problemsolving ability and the ability to work in ambiguous and constantly evolving environment
Strong personal interest in researching and developing new technologies with high customer impact
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.