Sr. Applied Scientist, Agi Foundations

Job ID: ******* | Amazon.com Services LLC The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Sr.Applied Scientist, to support the development and implementation of state-of-the-art algorithms and models for supervised fine-tuning and reinforcement learning through human feedback and complex reasoning; with a focus across text, image, and video modalities.As an Sr.Applied Scientist, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of Generative AI (Gen AI) technologies that can handle Amazon-scale use cases and have a significant impact on our customers' experiences.Key job responsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers, product managers, and scientists to identify and solve complex problems in Gen AIDesign and execute experiments to evaluate the performance of different algorithms (PT, SFT, RL) and models, and iterate quickly to improve resultsThink big about the arc of development of Gen AI over a multi-year horizon, and identify new opportunities to apply these technologies to solve real-world problemsCommunicate results and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, including through presentations and written reportsAbout the teamWe are passionate scientists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in Gen AI with focus on Software Development use cases.Basic Qualifications3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experiencePhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experienceExperience programming in Java, C++, Python or related languageExperience in the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parallel and distributed computing, Reinforcement Learning State of the Art algorithms and Agentic AIPreferred QualificationsPhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, with a focus on Gen AI and reinforcement learningExperience in developing and implementing algorithms and models for supervised fine-tuning and reinforcement learning through human feedbackProgramming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks such as Tensor Flow or PyTorchExcellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and critically about complex problemsAmazon 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: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation.Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment 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, 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.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.The base pay for this position ranges from $150,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260,000/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.Dependent 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/or other benefits.For more information, please visit .This position will remain posted until filled.Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Posted: December 19, **** (Updated about 10 hours ago)Posted: November 7, **** (Updated 2 days ago)Posted: December 15, **** (Updated 3 days ago)Posted: July 12, **** (Updated 9 days ago)Posted: December 9, **** (Updated 10 days ago)#J-*****-Ljbffr