Principal Applied Scientist, Amazon Payments

Principal Applied Scientist, Amazon Payments

We are looking for a Principal Applied Scientist for Amazon Payments AI/ML Team, which contributes science and science-related engineering work for Amazon’s Payments Artificial Intelligence services.

In this role, you will work with your peers and senior management to set the direction for Amazon’s AI efforts. Our mission is to put the power of AI in the hands of every developer. You will be responsible for mentoring a team of applied scientists and creating a strong environment for them, with a focus on recruiting, retaining, and developing top talent.

You will partner with engineering leaders to deliver remarkable new Amazon Payments services and features that leverage Machine Learning and GenAI. As a Principal Applied Scientist, you will identify research directions, create roadmaps for forward-looking research, and communicate them to senior leadership, and work closely with engineering teams to bring research to production.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in computer science or related fields
• 10+ years in AI and Machine Learning in industry and/or academia
• Track record of thought leadership and contributions that have advanced the field
• Strong skills in collaboration and teamwork
• Strong record of delivery in industry and academic contexts
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years in AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing in industry and/or academia
• Strong publication history in top publications

Professional traits that are not unique to this position, but necessary for Amazon leaders: Exhibits excellent judgment, hires and develops great people, has relentlessly high standards, is able to dive deep, expects and requires innovation, and has the innate ability to inspire passion in others.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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