Data Scientist I, PXT Central Science

PXT Central Science is seeking an exceptional Data Scientist to join our team. 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.


- 1 years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL) scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R SAS Matlab etc.) experience
- 2 years of data/research scientist statistician or quantitative analyst in an internet-based company with complex and big data sources 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)

- Ph.D. in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Knowledge of statistical packages and business intelligence tools such as SPSS SAS S-PLUS or R
- Knowledge of machine learning concepts and their application to reasoning and problem-solving
- Experience with clustered data processing (e.g. Hadoop Spark Map-reduce and Hive)
- Experience working with or evaluating AI systems
- 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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Francisco - 124600.00 - 185000.00 USD annually
USA MA Boston - 108300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 108300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 108300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 108300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually