Applied Scientist, Promise , Promise

DESCRIPTION: At Amazon, we are the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join as an Applied Scientist for Promise Optimization.<br><br>The Promise Optimization team seeks to identify the optimal delivery option for whatever a customer wants. We believe that finding an optimal promise (delivery speed) and living up to it consistently improves our customer experience because we increase customer's confidence and trust in Amazon as the one, best option to get what you want, when you want it.<br><br>As an Applied Scientist for Promise Optimization, you will spearhead the development and productionization of the latest machine learning models, addressing critical predictive and forecasting challenges. Your role will be pivotal in scaling, automating, and deploying these models, collaborating with a diverse scientific team that includes software engineers, economists, data engineers, and fellow applied scientists.<br><br>This position is ideal for a forward-thinking scientist eager to apply the latest breakthroughs in AI and machine learning to solve complex, high-impact problems. Throughout your projects, you'll need to strike a delicate balance between analytical rigor and pragmatism, always prioritizing the delivery of tangible value in response to pressing business questions. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our organization through the innovative use of the latests technologies and methodologies.<br><br><br><br>Key job responsibilities<br>Collaborating with Applied Scientists, Business Intelligence Engineers, Data Engineers, Economists, Research Scientists, and Software Development Engineers to design, test, implement, and support state-of-the-art predictive and forecasting models in production software environments.<br><br>Ensuring production models are robust, scalable, and effectively address both business needs and software engineering requirements.<br><br>Leveraging big data and AWS technologies to scale, automate, and productionize core statistical models, enabling rapid deployment of refreshed models.<br><br>Mentoring other researchers on the effective use of these latest tools. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of building models for business application experience<br>- PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience<br>- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language<br>- Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in professional software development<br><br>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br><br>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 <a href="https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations">https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations</a> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br><br>Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/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 <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits">https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits</a>. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.