Sr. Applied Scientist, Agentic AI

DESCRIPTION: Amazon AI is looking for world class scientists to join its AWS AI. This group is entrusted with developing core natural language processing, generative AI, deep learning and machine learning algorithms for AWS, with a focus on code development, broadly defined. You will invent, implement, and deploy state of the art machine learning algorithms and systems. You will build prototypes and explore conceptually new solutions. You will interact closely with our customers and with the academic community. You will be at the heart of a growing and exciting focus area for AWS Q, a generative AI–powered assistant for enterprise computing, and work with other acclaimed engineers and world famous scientists.<br><br>As a senior Applied Scientist, you are recognized for your expertise, advise team members on a range of machine learning topics, and work closely with software engineers to drive the delivery of end-to-end modeling solutions. Your work focuses on ambiguous problem areas where the business problem or opportunity may not yet be defined. The problems that you take on require scientific breakthroughs.<br><br>You take a long-term view of the business objectives, product roadmaps, technologies, and how they should evolve. You drive mindful discussions with customers, engineers, and scientist peers. You bring perspective and provide context for current technology choices, and make recommendations on the right modeling and component design approach to achieve the desired customer experience and business outcome.<br><br>About AWS<br><br>Diverse Experiences<br>AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. <br><br>Why AWS?<br>Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.<br><br>Inclusive Team Culture<br><br>AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.<br><br>Mentorship & Career Growth<br>We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. <br><br>Work/Life Balance<br>We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. <br><br><br><br><br>Key job responsibilities<br>- Solve complex problems related to the creation of autonomous agents for software engineering<br>- Mentor and develop younger scientists <br>- Contribute to the definition of the product roadmap and scientific strategy<br><br><br>About the team<br>Agentic AI <br><br>Agentic AI drives innovation at the forefront of artificial intelligence, enabling customers to transform their businesses through cutting-edge AI solutions. We build and deliver the foundational AI services that power the future of cloud computing, helping organizations harness the potential of AI to solve their most complex challenges. Join our dynamic team of AI/ML practitioners, applied scientists, software engineers, and solution architects who work backwards from customer needs to create groundbreaking technologies. If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI while making a meaningful impact for customers worldwide, we want to hear from you. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of applied research experience<br>- 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience<br>- Experience with programming in Java, Python or related language<br>- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• PhD in Machine Learning or related topics<br>- Publications in top tier ML conferences (e.g., ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR) or NLP conferences (e.g., ACL)<br>- Previous work on agents or LLMs<br><br>Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page">https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page</a>) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.<br><br>m/w/d<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.