We are seeking an exceptional Data Scientist to join our team in PXT Central Science. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic multifaceted role where youll translate complex business challenges into rigorous quantitative frameworks extract actionable insights from structured and unstructured datasets and architect science-backed scalable solutions that elevate the experience of our 1 million employees worldwide. If youre energized by the opportunity to apply data science to our mission of making Amazon Earths Best Employer we want to hear from you.
Key job responsibilities
Own the design development and maintenance of scalable models and prototypes leveraging statistical machine learning or GenAI methodologies to enhance employee experience.
Partner with scientists engineers and product leaders to solve for employee experience defects using scientific approaches building new services and tools that deliverable measurable impact.
Author and maintain detailed technical documentation related to the projects you drive.
Communicate results to diverse audiences of varying technical background with effective writing visualizations and presentations
Stay current with emerging methods and technologies and implement them strategically to amplify the teams impact.
About the team
The Central Science Team within Amazons People Experience and Technology org (PXTCS) uses economics behavioral science statistics machine learning and Generative AI to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives well-being and the value of work to Amazonians. We are an interdisciplinary team which combines the talents of science engineering and UX to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal.
- 2 years of data scientist experience
- 3 years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL) scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R SAS Matlab etc.) experience
- 3 years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques and parameters that affect their performance experience
- 1 years of guiding and coaching a group of researchers experience
- 1 years of working with or evaluating AI systems experience
- 1 years of creating or contributing to mathematical textbooks research papers or educational content experience
- Masters degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or experience working in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment
- Ph.D. in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Knowledge of machine learning concepts and their application to reasoning and problem-solving
- Experience in Python Perl or another scripting language
- Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology company
- Experience in defining and creating benchmarks for assessing GenAI model performance
- Experience working on multi-team cross-disciplinary projects
- Experience applying quantitative analysis to solve business problems and making data-driven business decisions
- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125500/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 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.