Applied Scientist II

About the position

As an Applied Scientist II at Amazon Go, you will be part of a pioneering team that is redefining the shopping experience through innovative technology. This role involves leveraging machine learning and computer vision to solve complex technical challenges in a collaborative, startup-like environment. You will have the opportunity to mentor other engineers and work across multiple technical teams, contributing to the development of Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology, which enhances customer convenience by eliminating traditional checkout processes.

Responsibilities

• Solve a variety of technical challenges related to machine learning and computer vision.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to their professional development.
• Collaborate with multiple technical teams across different locations at Amazon.
• Work on innovative solutions that have not been solved at scale before.
• Engage in entrepreneurial activities and wear multiple hats in a highly collaborative environment.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience building models for business applications.
• Experience with patents or publications in top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
• Knowledge in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, and high-performance computing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Unix/Linux.
• Experience in professional software development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package.
• Flexible working culture to support work-life balance.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.