Sr. Principal Applied Scientist, People eXperience and Technology Central Science
Sr. Principal Applied Scientist, People eXperience and Technology Central Science
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$ 240100 - 350000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-08-2025
Job Description
The People eXperience and Technology (PXT) Central Science Team uses science engineering and working-backwards thinking to proactively identify mechanisms process improvements and products which simultaneously improve Amazon as well as Amazonians lives wellbeing and value of work. We are an interdisciplinary team which combines the talents of science (machine learning statistics economics and behavioral science) engineering and product to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal. We invest in innovation and rapid prototyping to accelerate informed accurate and reliable decision backed by science and data.
In this role you will own the science strategy and technical implementation innovations for our predictive modeling and forecasting work-streams. These machine learning work-streams include existing models and future models that power PXT experiences for leaders across Amazon to make decisions about their businesses. You will also serve as the strategic science advisor to PXT leaders operating at the Director VPs and SVP particular you will identify opportunities where science investment can have material impact on our long-term objectives or annual goals and build consensus around the needed investments. You comfortably work across different domains (cost forecasting employee event prediction etc.) and different modeling techniques (lightGBM Deep NN etc.) guiding our principal and senior scientists in their most challenging and strategic decisions. You are hands-on and you will personally own development and delivery of most complex science modeling and implementation problems (e.g. our Generative AI application evaluation goal). You will stay current with emergent AI/ML science and engineering trends and influence our focus areas in a rapidly evolving landscape. Youll also participate in organizational planning hiring mentorship and leadership development. We are looking for a leader who can thrive in a startup environment thinks big move fast and wants to change the way leaders use data to drive business success. If you excel at proposing and developing such opportunities and are passionate about creating the future of employee experiences come join us as we work hard have fun and make history.
15 years of industrial/academic experience in predictive modeling forecasting deep learning or related fields.
PhD degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent.
Familiar with programming languages such as C/C Java Perl Python or Matlab.
A track record of influencing software shipped at scale using your science expertise.
Experience working with real-world complex data sets and building models at Amazon scale.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 $240100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $350000/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.
In this role you will own the science strategy and technical implementation innovations for our predictive modeling and forecasting work-streams. These machine learning work-streams include existing models and future models that power PXT experiences for leaders across Amazon to make decisions about their businesses. You will also serve as the strategic science advisor to PXT leaders operating at the Director VPs and SVP particular you will identify opportunities where science investment can have material impact on our long-term objectives or annual goals and build consensus around the needed investments. You comfortably work across different domains (cost forecasting employee event prediction etc.) and different modeling techniques (lightGBM Deep NN etc.) guiding our principal and senior scientists in their most challenging and strategic decisions. You are hands-on and you will personally own development and delivery of most complex science modeling and implementation problems (e.g. our Generative AI application evaluation goal). You will stay current with emergent AI/ML science and engineering trends and influence our focus areas in a rapidly evolving landscape. Youll also participate in organizational planning hiring mentorship and leadership development. We are looking for a leader who can thrive in a startup environment thinks big move fast and wants to change the way leaders use data to drive business success. If you excel at proposing and developing such opportunities and are passionate about creating the future of employee experiences come join us as we work hard have fun and make history.
15 years of industrial/academic experience in predictive modeling forecasting deep learning or related fields.
PhD degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent.
Familiar with programming languages such as C/C Java Perl Python or Matlab.
A track record of influencing software shipped at scale using your science expertise.
Experience working with real-world complex data sets and building models at Amazon scale.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 $240100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $350000/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.
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