<span>Applied Scientist, LLM Code Agents, Q Developer</span>

$136,000 - $222,200/Yr

Amazon - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Clara, CA

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Applied Scientist position focuses on developing and implementing large language models (LLMs) for code agents at Amazon Development Center. The role involves leveraging advanced machine learning techniques to enhance business applications, requiring a strong background in computer science and experience in model building.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement large language models for code agents.
• Enhance business applications using advanced machine learning techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Conduct research and publish findings in top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud computing platforms.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages or frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $136,000 - $222,200 per year.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.