Applied Scientist II, Amazon AWS Agentic AI, AWS AI Fundamental Research

Applied Scientist II, Amazon AWS Agentic AI, AWS AI Fundamental ResearchJob ID: | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.Amazon is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Applied Scientist with a strong machine learning background to help build industry‑leading technology in generative AI and foundational models.As part of our AI team in Amazon AWS, you will work alongside internationally recognized experts to develop novel algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state‑of‑the‑art in generative AI. Your work will directly impact millions of our customers in the form of products and services that make use of speech, vision, and language technology. You will gain hands‑on experience with Amazon’s heterogeneous speech, text, image, and structured data sources and large‑scale computing resources to accelerate advances in machine learning and foundation models.More specifically, you will have the opportunity to impact millions of customers by researching and building innovative solutions using Agentic AI. Agentic AI drives innovation at the forefront of artificial intelligence, enabling customers to transform their businesses through cutting‑edge generative 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 QualificationsPhD, or Master’s degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experienceExperience in patents or publications at top‑tier peer‑reviewed conferences or journalsExperience programming in Java, C++, Python or related languageExperience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high‑performance computingPreferred QualificationsExperience using Unix/LinuxExperience in professional software developmentAdditional InformationAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: this position includes work that requires adherence to standards of excellence, effective communication, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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, please visit .Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. 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. Depending 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 other benefits.View more information at .This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.Posted: October 29, 2025 (Updated 2 days ago)#J-18808-Ljbffr