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Applied Scientist, Amazon Search

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Amazon

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • India
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in model building, a PhD or Master's with 4+ years in CS/ML, experience in coding (Java/C++/Python), and familiarity with algorithms, Unix/Linux, and software development.
  • You will lead query understanding, relevance ranking, and develop scalable NLP/ML solutions, focusing on production-ready models and strategic plans for global search improvement.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of building models for business application experience
  • PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
  • Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
  • Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
  • Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
  • Experience using Unix/Linux
  • Experience in professional software development

Responsibilities

  • 3+ years of building models for business application experience
  • Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
  • Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
  • Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing
  • As an Applied Scientist, you will lead our efforts in query understanding, semantic matching (e.g. is a drone the same as quadcopter?), relevance ranking (what is a "funny halloween costume"?), language identification (did the customer just switch to their mother tongue?), machine translation (猫の餌を注文する)
  • As part of this role, you will develop high precision, high recall, and low latency solutions for search
  • You will develop scalable science and engineering solutions that work successfully in production
  • You will work with leaders to develop a strategic vision and long term plans to improve search globally
  • Together with a multi-disciplinary team you will work on building solutions with NLP/ML/DL at its core
  • Experience using Unix/Linux
  • Experience in professional software development

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Applied Scientist position?

A PhD or a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in computer science, computer engineering, machine learning, or a related field is required, along with 3+ years of experience building models for business applications.

What types of programming languages should applicants be familiar with?

Applicants should have experience programming in Java, C++, Python, or other related programming languages.

What specific areas of expertise are preferred for this role?

Experience in algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, and high-performance computing is preferred.

Is experience in research publications or patents a requirement?

Yes, experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals is desired.

What kind of projects will the Applied Scientist be working on?

The Applied Scientist will work on improving search on Amazon using natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) technologies.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Bangalore, India, as part of the Search Quality team.

What is the main goal of the team that the Applied Scientist will join?

The team's main goal is to create customer-focused search solutions and technologies that improve the shopping experience globally by understanding customer queries in various languages.

Will the Applied Scientist work independently or as part of a team?

The Applied Scientist will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to build solutions with NLP/ML/DL at its core.

Is prior experience in low latency production systems important for this role?

Yes, experience with low latency production systems is valuable for developing high precision, high recall, and low latency solutions for search.

Does the company support using Unix/Linux?

Yes, experience using Unix/Linux is beneficial for this role.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.