Applied Scientist Iii, Amazon Connect

Job ID: ******* | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon's unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations.We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers' businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges.We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon's real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions.Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.The Applied Scientist will contribute to the development of AI systems for a new product area.In this role, you will partner with business and technical teams to design and document requirements, and develop technical strategies and applied science roadmaps for delivery of features.The role requires extending existing scientific techniques and inventing new ones to address specific customer needs at a product level.You should be comfortable working semi-autonomously on difficult problems and complex problems with visible risks or roadblocks.You'll work closely with technical leaders within the team.We're looking for scientists who can maintain high standards while moving quickly, prioritizing both rapid experimentation and responsible AI development to deliver measurable customer impact.Key Job ResponsibilitiesPhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experienceExperience programming in Java, C++, Python or related languageExperience with neural deep learning methods and machine learningAbout the teamDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences.Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureAWS values curiosity and connection.Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique.Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer.That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony.Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.Basic QualificationsPhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experienceExperience programming in Java, C++, Python or related languageExperience with neural deep learning methods and machine learningPreferred QualificationsExperience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc.Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark etc.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 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.#J-*****-Ljbffr