Senior Applied Scientist, Alexa Sensitive Content Intelligence (ASCI)

Who you are

You have a strong background in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Computer Vision (CV) — your expertise allows you to design and develop machine learning solutions that are responsible and effective. With experience leading teams, you are comfortable mentoring other scientists and raising the bar for scientific research at Amazon. You possess a deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Understanding (NLU), and Dialog Management, which you apply to various business cases. Your technical experience is complemented by a passion for building scientifically driven solutions in a fast-paced environment.

You thrive in collaborative settings, working alongside engineers and product managers to create customer-facing experiences. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly makes you an effective leader and collaborator. You are committed to developing novel algorithms and modeling techniques that advance the state of the art in NLP or CV tasks. You understand the importance of responsible AI and are dedicated to ensuring that the solutions you develop provide useful information responsibly.

Desirable

Experience with Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Audio Signal Processing is a plus, as it enhances your ability to contribute to the Alexa team. Familiarity with generative AI technologies will further strengthen your candidacy, as you will be working on cutting-edge solutions that leverage these advancements.

What you'll do

As a Senior Applied Scientist, you will lead a team of exceptional scientists in developing innovative algorithms and modeling techniques. Your work will directly impact customers by enhancing the Alexa experience through responsible AI solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement machine learning models that address complex challenges in NLP and CV. Your role will involve mentoring junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, and driving research initiatives that align with Amazon's mission.

You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to apply AI technologies across various languages and countries, ensuring that the solutions you develop are scalable and effective. Your contributions will help shape the future of Alexa, making it more conversational and personalized for users. You will also engage in continuous learning and experimentation, staying abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.

What we offer

At Amazon, you will be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Join us in shaping the future of AI-powered virtual assistants and making a meaningful impact on customers worldwide.