Applied Scientist II, Sponsored Products and Brands

Overview Applied Scientist II, Sponsored Products and Brands — Job ID: 3131882 | Amazon.com Services LLC The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through generative AI technologies, transforming how customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We develop responsible and intelligent AI technologies to balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace. The Search Ranking and Interleaving (R&I) team determines which ads to show and the quality of ads on the search page, applying GenAI and ML techniques to optimize ranking, allocation, and shopper experience. We are an interdisciplinary team focused on improving the SP experience in search by understanding shopper pain points and delivering innovative solutions. Responsibilities Solve challenging science and business problems that balance the interests of advertisers, shoppers, and Amazon. Drive end-to-end GenAI & Machine Learning projects with ambiguity, scale, and complexity. Develop real-time machine learning algorithms to allocate billions of ads per day in advertising auctions. Develop efficient algorithms for multi-objective optimization using deep learning to find operating points for the ad marketplace and evolve them. Research new and innovative machine learning approaches. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of building models for business applications. PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience. Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language. Experience in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing. Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business applications. Knowledge of architectural concepts and algorithms, tradeoffs and new opportunities with technical team members. Experience implementing algorithms using both toolkits and self-developed code. Company Information 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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at Location: USA, NY, New York — 172,400.00 - 223,400.00 USD annually. Postings Posted: August 28, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: January 23, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: January 8, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: September 16, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: November 19, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago)#J-18808-Ljbffr