Applied Science Manager, AWS Marketplace & Partner Services

The AWS Marketplace & Partner Services Science team seeks an experienced Applied Scientist to drive innovation across multiple AI domains including Context Engineering in Agent-based Systems Agent Evaluation Frameworks and Next-generation Software Recommendations. This role will be instrumental in revolutionizing how customers discover software solutions for cloud migrations and modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment of scientific rigor and practical application demonstrating both technical excellence and business acumen. They should be passionate about mentoring others and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and innovation. This role directly influences how thousands of AWS customers discover and implement software solutions making it crucial for AWS Marketplaces growth and customer success. The position offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven software recommendations while working with innovative technologies at AWS scale.


Key job responsibilities
- Design and optimize context engineering solutions for large language models and agent-based systems
- Establish evaluation frameworks and metrics for measuring agent performance and effectiveness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product and Engineering leaders to translate scientific innovations into customer value
- Mentor Scientists and influence scientific approach across the organization


About the team
The AWS Marketplace & Partner Services Science team is at the forefront of developing and deploying AI/ML systems that serve multiple critical stakeholders:
- AWS Customers: Through the AWS Marketplace we support Discovery tools that streamline cloud adoption and innovation.
- AWS Partners: Via Partner Central we offer advanced tools and insights to enhance collaboration and drive mutual growth.
- Internal AWS Sellers: We equip our sales force with data-driven recommendations to better serve our customers and partners.
Our primary objective is to accelerate cloud migrations and modernizations fostering innovation for AWS customers while simultaneously supporting the growth and success of our extensive partner network.

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Diverse Experiences
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- 3 years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience
- Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
- 3 years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience

- 5 years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience
- PhD in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or Masters degree and 3 years of working with or evaluating AI systems experience
- 5 years of building large-scale machine learning and AI solutions at Internet scale experience
- - Demonstrated experience in prompt engineering and context optimization for large language models

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $165500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $286000/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.