Applied Scientist, Skill Builder AWS Training and Certification, Skill Builder, AWS Training an[...]

Applied Scientist, Skill Builder AWS Training and Certification, Skill Builder, AWS Training and Certifications

Job ID: | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

AWS Training & Certification is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Applied Scientist with a strong machine learning background to help build industry‑leading inference technology. We aim to provide delightful training experiences by pushing the envelope in multimodal LLMs and leveraging Amazon's unique expertise.

Key job responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of AI systems for training and certification products.
• Extend existing scientific techniques and invent new ones to address specific customer needs at the product level.
• Work semi‑autonomously on challenging problems, collaborating closely with product and engineering leaders.
• Maintain high standards while moving quickly, prioritizing rapid experimentation and responsible AI development to deliver measurable customer impact.

About the team:

The AWS Training and Certifications team cultivates millions of highly skilled cloud professionals through industry‑leading training products and certifications. The team offers a comprehensive hub for skill acquisition, personalized learning paths, and a variety of training formats, including digital courses, instructor‑led classroom training, simulated learning environments, and hands‑on labs.

Diverse experiences are valued. Candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply, especially those with alternative backgrounds.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services is the world’s most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies. AWS continues to innovate, empowering customers to transform their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Employee‑led affinity groups promote inclusion, and our events foster stronger, collaborative teams.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We provide extensive mentorship, knowledge‑sharing, and career‑advancing resources to help professionals grow.

Work/Life Balance

Our flexible culture supports harmony between work and home, enabling teams to achieve success without sacrificing personal life.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of building models for business‑application experience.
• PhD or Master’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in CS, CE, ML or related field.
• Experience in patents or publications at top‑tier peer‑reviewed conferences or journals.
• Programming experience in Java, C++, Python or a related language.
• Experience in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, or high‑performance computing.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information.

Compensation

Base pay for this position ranges from $136,000 per year in our lowest geographic market to $223,400 per year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include equity, sign‑on payments, and other benefits.

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