Sr. Applied Science Manager, People eXperience Technology Central Science (PXTCS)

Do you want to leverage your expertise in translating innovative science into impactful products to improve the lives and work of over a million people worldwide If so People eXperience Technology Central Science (PXTCS) would love to discuss how you can make that a reality.
PXTCS is an interdisciplinary team that uses economics behavioral science statistics and machine learning to identify products mechanisms and process improvements that enhance Amazonians wellbeing and their ability to deliver value for Amazons customers. We collaborate with HR teams across Amazon to make Amazon PXT the most scientific human resources organization in the world.
In this role you will lead and grow a team of scientists responsible for the science strategy and technical implementation innovations across our predictive modeling and forecasting workstreams. These machine learning workstreams include existing models and future models that power leaders across Amazon to make decisions about their businesses. You will build and develop a highperforming team while serving as the strategic science advisor to PXT leaders operating at the Director VP and SVP level.
As a people manager you will coach and mentor your team to identify opportunities where science investment can have material impact on our longterm objectives or annual goals and help them build consensus around needed investments. You will guide your team across different business domains (corporate operations safety) and analysis levels (individual group organizational) using various modeling approaches (linear tree deep neural network and LLMbased) enabling stakeholders to make challenging and strategic decisions. While primarily focused on people leadership you maintain technical depth to effectively review and guide your teams development and delivery of complex science modeling and implementation problems.
You will develop your teams technical vision while staying current with emergent AI/ML science and engineering trends helping your organization focus in a rapidly evolving landscape. Key responsibilities include organizational planning hiring strategy career development and building the next generation of technical leaders. We are looking for a people leader who can create an inclusive team environment think big move fast and inspire their team to transform the way leaders use data to drive business success. If you excel at building and leading highperforming technical teams and are passionate about developing both technology and people come join us as we work hard have fun and make history.

Masters degree in a quantitative field (economics computer science statistics or equivalent).
10 years of experience applying ML to solve complex problems for largescale applications.
Proven track record of hiring and managing science teams and delivering impactful results.
Expert knowledge of machine learning algorithms and techniques.
Project management experience for working on crossfunctional projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.


PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science Mathematics Machine Learning AI Statistics or equivalent).
Experience in predictive modeling and forecasting.
Proven track record of innovation demonstrated in peerreviewed scientific publications.


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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $196900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $340300/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.