Applied Scientist, ES Tech Machine Learning

Job summary


Amazon is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive Applied Scientists with a strong machine learning background to help build industry-leading Speech and Language technology.
Our mission is to provide a delightful experience to Amazon’s customers by pushing the envelope in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Understanding (NLU), Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV).

This includes delivering innovative HR experiences for our employees. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. The Employee Services Technology (ES Tech) is growing rapidly and is looking for a talented applied scientist to create massive scale and powerful new solutions that our customers need to be successful. In this role, you will work to establish world class data science, analytics and reporting for Amazonians as part of building the Personalization Engine for HR. This key role will work closely with internal partners to assist in developing and managing solutions for ES Tech. We are looking for candidates who want to invent the future for employee engagement.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or related quantitative field
• Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine Learning background and familiar with standard speech and machine learning techniques.
• Scientific thinking and the ability to invent, a track record of thought leadership and contributions that have advanced the field.
• Experience in software development
• Good written and spoken communication skills.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.