Sr. Applied Scientist, Alexa Edge AI
Sr. Applied Scientist, Alexa Edge AI
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01-06-2025
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$ 150400 - 260000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
01-06-2025
Job Description
The Alexa Edge AI team under Alexa Ambient Computing Tech Organization is looking for a passionate talented and inventive Applied Scientist with a strong deep learning background to help build industry-leading technology with computer vision speech and multimodal perception models for various edge applications.
Key job responsibilities
As a Sr. Applied Scientist with the Alexa Edge AI team you will work with talented peers to develop novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state of the art with multimodal models with an emphasis on computer vision. Your work will directly impact our customers in the form of products and services that make use of CV technology. You will leverage Amazons heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances within perception domain.
A day in the life
An Applied Scientist with the Alexa Edge AI team will support science solution design run experiments research new algorithms and find new ways of optimizing the customer experience; while setting examples for the team on good science practice and standards. Besides theoretical analysis and innovation an Applied Scientist will also work closely with talented engineers and scientists to put algorithms and models into production.
About the team
The Alexa Edge AI team has a mission to deliver best in class resource efficient multimodal AI models in support of various perception (vision audio and speech) based applications for devices like Echo Show series within Amazon.
- 3 years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- PhD or Masters degree and 6 years of applied research experience
- Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
- Experience developing and implementing deep learning algorithms particularly with respect to computer vision algorithms.
- Experience with leading computer vision model development for on-device deployment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with non-technical and technical audience.
- Experience in Vision Language Models Audio-Video fusion and multi-modal LLMs or sensor fusion
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
Key job responsibilities
As a Sr. Applied Scientist with the Alexa Edge AI team you will work with talented peers to develop novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state of the art with multimodal models with an emphasis on computer vision. Your work will directly impact our customers in the form of products and services that make use of CV technology. You will leverage Amazons heterogeneous data sources and large-scale computing resources to accelerate advances within perception domain.
A day in the life
An Applied Scientist with the Alexa Edge AI team will support science solution design run experiments research new algorithms and find new ways of optimizing the customer experience; while setting examples for the team on good science practice and standards. Besides theoretical analysis and innovation an Applied Scientist will also work closely with talented engineers and scientists to put algorithms and models into production.
About the team
The Alexa Edge AI team has a mission to deliver best in class resource efficient multimodal AI models in support of various perception (vision audio and speech) based applications for devices like Echo Show series within Amazon.
- 3 years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- PhD or Masters degree and 6 years of applied research experience
- Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
- Experience developing and implementing deep learning algorithms particularly with respect to computer vision algorithms.
- Experience with leading computer vision model development for on-device deployment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with non-technical and technical audience.
- Experience in Vision Language Models Audio-Video fusion and multi-modal LLMs or sensor fusion
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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