Sr. Applied Scientist, Workforce Solutions
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150400 - 260000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Success in any organization begins with its people and having a comprehensive understanding of our workforce and how we best utilize their unique skills and experience is paramount to our future success. WISE (Workforce Intelligence powered by Scientific Engineering) delivers the scientific and engineering foundation that powers Amazons enterprise-wide workforce planning ecosystem. Addressing the critical need for precise workforce planning WISE enables a closed-loop mechanism essential for ensuring Amazon has the right workforce composition organizational structure and geographical footprint to support long-term business needs with a sustainable cost structure.
We are looking for a Sr. Applied Scientist to join our ML/AI team to work on Advanced Optimization and LLM solutions. You will partner with Software Engineers Machine Learning Engineers Data Engineers and other Scientists TPMs Product Managers and Senior Management to help create world-class solutions. Were looking for people who are passionate about innovating on behalf of customers demonstrate a high degree of product ownership and want to have fun while they make history. You will leverage your knowledge in machine learning advanced analytics metrics reporting and analytic tooling/languages to analyze and translate the data into meaningful insights. You will have end-to-end ownership of operational and technical aspects of the insights you are building for the business and will play an integral role in strategic decision-making. Further you will build solutions leveraging advanced analytics that enable stakeholders to manage the business and make effective decisions partner with internal teams to identify process and system improvement opportunities. As a tech expert you will be an advocate for compelling user experiences and will demonstrate the value of automation and data-driven planning tools in the People Experience and Technology space.
Key job responsibilities
* Engineering execution - drive crisp and timely execution of milestones consider and advise on key design and technology trade-offs with engineering teams
* Priority management - manage diverse requests and dependencies from teams
* Process improvements define implement and continuously improve delivery and operational efficiency
* Stakeholder management interface with and influence your stakeholders balancing business needs vs. technical constraints and driving clarity in ambiguous situations
* Operational Excellence monitor metrics and program health anticipate and clear blockers manage escalations
To be successful on this journey you love having high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and always look for opportunities to make our services better.
- 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 with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
- Experience with modeling tools such as R scikit-learn Spark MLLib MxNet Tensorflow numpy scipy etc.
- Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop Spark etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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.
We are looking for a Sr. Applied Scientist to join our ML/AI team to work on Advanced Optimization and LLM solutions. You will partner with Software Engineers Machine Learning Engineers Data Engineers and other Scientists TPMs Product Managers and Senior Management to help create world-class solutions. Were looking for people who are passionate about innovating on behalf of customers demonstrate a high degree of product ownership and want to have fun while they make history. You will leverage your knowledge in machine learning advanced analytics metrics reporting and analytic tooling/languages to analyze and translate the data into meaningful insights. You will have end-to-end ownership of operational and technical aspects of the insights you are building for the business and will play an integral role in strategic decision-making. Further you will build solutions leveraging advanced analytics that enable stakeholders to manage the business and make effective decisions partner with internal teams to identify process and system improvement opportunities. As a tech expert you will be an advocate for compelling user experiences and will demonstrate the value of automation and data-driven planning tools in the People Experience and Technology space.
Key job responsibilities
* Engineering execution - drive crisp and timely execution of milestones consider and advise on key design and technology trade-offs with engineering teams
* Priority management - manage diverse requests and dependencies from teams
* Process improvements define implement and continuously improve delivery and operational efficiency
* Stakeholder management interface with and influence your stakeholders balancing business needs vs. technical constraints and driving clarity in ambiguous situations
* Operational Excellence monitor metrics and program health anticipate and clear blockers manage escalations
To be successful on this journey you love having high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and always look for opportunities to make our services better.
- 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 with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
- Experience with modeling tools such as R scikit-learn Spark MLLib MxNet Tensorflow numpy scipy etc.
- Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop Spark etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
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