The Measurement Intelligence Science Team (MIST) in the Measurement, Ad Tech, and Data Science (MADS) organization of Amazon Ads serves a centralized role developing solutions for a multitude of performance measurement products. We create solutions which measure the comprehensive impact of their ad spend, including sales impacts both online and offline and across timescales, and provide actionable insights that enable our advertisers to optimize their media portfolios. We leverage a host of scientific technologies to accomplish this mission, including Generative AI, classical ML, Causal Inference, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision.
As an Applied Science Manager on the team, you will lead a team of scientists to define and execute a transformative vision for holistic measurement of ad effectiveness. Your team's portfolio will span quantifying difficult-to-observe ad impacts like brand perception, offline sales, and long-term impacts, as well as creating novel causal measurement tools including Marketing Mix Models (MMMs). You will partner closely with product and engineering leaders to deliver science solutions end-to-end from inception to production.
Key job responsibilities
- You independently manage a team of scientists. You identify the needs of your team and effectively grow, hire, and promote scientists to maintain a high-performing team.
- You have a broad understanding of scientific techniques, several of which may fall out of your specific job function. (Please see FAQ #9).
- You define the strategic vision for your team. You establish a roadmap and successfully deliver scientific solutions that execute that vision.
- You define clear goals for your team and effectively prioritize, balancing short-term needs and long-term value.
- You establish clear and effective metrics and scientific process to enforce consistent, high-quality artifact delivery.
- You proactively identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager, customers, and stakeholders with plans for mitigation before they become roadblocks. You know when to escalate.
- You communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all types of audiences. You author strategic documentation for your team. You communicate issues and options with leaders in such a way that facilitates understanding and that leads to a decision.
- You work successfully with customers, leaders, and engineering teams. You foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues.
About the team
We are a team of scientists across Applied, Research, Data Science and Economist disciplines. You will work with colleagues with deep expertise in ML, NLP, CV, Gen AI, and Causal Inference with a diverse range of backgrounds. We partner closely with top-notch engineers, product managers, sales leaders, and other scientists with expertise in the ads industry and on building scalable modeling and software solutions.- 4+ years of applied research experience
- 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience
- 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience
- Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- Experience building complex software systems, especially involving deep learning, machine learning and computer vision, that have been successfully delivered to customers
- 2+ years experience developing Generative AI models
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $165,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $286,000/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
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
