myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community is hiring: Principal Applied Scientist, Amaz

Overview

The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through advanced generative AI technologies. We are at the forefront of re-inventing advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights. We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace. If you're energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising.

The principal scientist in this position will focus on designing, developing and launching innovative ad experiences delivered to shoppers in conversational contexts. Our team utilizes leading-edge science and engineering technologies in generative AI to help shoppers discover new products and brands through intuitive, conversational interfaces. We also empower advertisers to reach shoppers, using their own voice to explain how their products meet shoppers\' needs. We collaborate with various teams across multiple Amazon organizations to push the boundary of what\'s possible in these fields.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology choices for customers and the business, lead continuous innovation, and shape the future of e-commerce.
• Apply deep subject matter expertise in large language models and generative AI across modalities.
• Collaborate with multiple teams of scientists and engineers to translate business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables.
• Invent new product experiences that enable shoppers to navigate Amazon\'s inventory via search queries, multi-turn conversations, or other input modes.
• Liaise with internal Amazon partners and work on bringing state-of-the-art GenAI models to production to power novel conversational experiences.
• Stay abreast of GenAI developments and identify opportunities to improve team efficiency and productivity.
• Contribute to defining a long-term science vision for the advertising business in conversational shopping and beyond.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Statistics or related field.
• 10+ years of applied ML experience in building complex, real-time systems involving AI, ML, and NLP with successful delivery to customers.
• Hands-on experience with designing and prototyping AI solutions for real-world applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research publications or patents in generative AI technologies
• Experience with natural language processing and generative model architectures
• Background in advertising technology or e-commerce platforms
• Demonstrated track record of innovative AI solution development
• Experience with advertising systems and applications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: job duties include working safely, communicating effectively, and following all applicable laws and company policies. The U.S. Fair Chance Ordinance may apply to employment decisions.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $179,000/year to $309,400/year, with pay based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company; equity, sign-on payments, and other benefits may be provided as part of the package. 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.