Sr. Principal Scientist, Secure Work Enablement

At Secure Work Enablement (SWE) were pioneering breakthrough AI technologies that are fundamentally transforming how millions of teams and businesses work. Our mission combines leading machine learning research with Amazons unparalleled expertise in enterprise computing and security to create the next generation of intelligent workplace solutions.

Our portfolio encompasses four innovative domains where applied AI research is critical: Next-Generation End User Computing where were developing novel machine learning models for human-AI collaboration; Amazon Ones advanced biometric systems; Secure Collaboration platforms Wickr and Chime; and Gaia our revolutionary AI-native workspace thats redefining human-AI agent interactions. Each area presents unique opportunities for advancing the state-of-the-art in machine learning natural language processing and AI systems.

Were at an inflection point where traditional workplace computing is being revolutionized by AI technologies. Our distinctive challenge lies in solving complex machine learning problems at scale while maintaining strict security requirements from developing sophisticated ML models for secure information access to creating intelligent systems that can understand and enhance human productivity in real-time.

With an accomplished team of 650 technologists and multiple tier-1 services were seeking a Senior Principal Scientist to spearhead our AI research and development initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to tackle unprecedented challenges in applied machine learning including:

- Developing novel AI architectures for secure enterprise-grade collaborative systems
- Advancing the science of human-AI interaction in workplace environments
- Creating new frameworks for AI agent orchestration and optimization
- Pioneering new approaches to privacy-preserving machine learning

Your scientific leadership will be crucial in defining and solving complex AI problems that will shape the future of work for years to come working across multiple research teams and beyond SWEs boundaries.


Key job responsibilities
As a Senior Principal Scientist in Secure Work Enablement (SWE) you will have deep subject matter expertise in the area of large language models and generative AI across various modalities. You will work with multiple teams of scientists and engineers to translate business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables. You will invent new product experiences that enable teams and agents to collaborate effectively. You will have the opportunity to invent new approaches that help our customers achieve better results using natural language as the interface. Your inputs will shape the future of work.
You will liaise with internal Amazon partners and work on bringing state-of-the-art LLM/GenAI models to production. You will stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of GenAI and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and productivity of the team. You will define a long-term science vision for our business driven by our customers needs and translate it into actionable plans for our team of applied scientists and engineers. Finally you will work with academic partners to support our in-house talent with direct access to leading research and mentoring.


-Graduate degree in Computer science/Math or related field.
-Experience in building complex real-time systems involving Agentic AI Personalization and Reinforced Learning with successful delivery to customers. Demonstrated track record of project delivery for large cross-functional projects with evolving requirements.
-Computer Science fundamentals in data structures algorithm design and complexity analysis.
-Ability to develop machine learning platform strategy in the domain of recommender systems.
-Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications that advance state-of-the art for applied science.


-15 years of relevant broad research experience after PhD degree or equivalent.
-Ability to take a project from requirements gathering and design to actual product launch
-Exceptional customer understanding skills including the ability to discover the true challenges to efficient product discovery and experience in leading science efforts to meet timelines with optimal solutions. Deep expertise in Machine Learning as applied to large-scale generative models Proficiency in programming for algorithm and code reviews.
-Strong core competency in mathematics and statistics.
-Track record of successful projects in algorithm design and product development.
-Publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.
-Strong prior experience with mentorship and/or management of senior scientists and engineers.
-Thinks strategically but stays on top of tactical execution.
- Exhibits excellent business judgment; balances business product and technology very well.
-Effective verbal and written communication skills with non-technical and technical working with real-world data sets and building scalable models from big data.


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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.