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Threat Detection AI ML Data Scientist II, SIRT

Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Description

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA

Are you excited about leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to revolutionize Threat Detection at unprecedented scale? Do you want to apply data science techniques to defend against an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Amazon Stores Security's Threat Detection (TD) team is looking for a highly motivated Applied Data Scientist to join our team!

As an Applied Data Scientist on TD, you will develop data pipelines and perform feature engineering to train and deploy sophisticated machine learning models and statistical methods to identify threats across petabyte-scale security data. You will research emerging attack patterns to build predictive models that proactively detect threats before they impact our customers. Working closely with Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, and Red team, you will translate threat intelligence into actionable detection algorithms and behavioral models. You'll innovate with the latest techniques in anomaly detection, machine learning, and AI to rapidly identify threats at scale while minimizing false positives. Your data science expertise will be instrumental in defending Amazon's customers against sophisticated and critical threats.

Your work will directly impact the security posture of one of the world's largest technology platforms, protecting customers and business operations through innovative data science applications in cybersecurity.

Key job responsibilities

Design and implement machine learning models for near-time threat detection across massive scale security datasets

Develop behavioral analytics and anomaly detection algorithms to identify previously unknown threats and attack patterns

Build statistical models that correlate multi-source security telemetry to enhance detection accuracy and reduce false positives

Research and prototype advanced analytics solutions using Machine Learning, deep learning, time-series analysis, and Generative AI for threat detection

Create data pipelines and feature engineering frameworks to process and analyze security data at petabyte-scale

Collaborate with security teams to translate attack patterns into detection models

Measure and optimize detection performance using statistical methods, A/B testing, and feedback loops

Provide analytical support during security incidents through rapid data analysis and threat modeling

Develop automated solutions using Python, SQL, and cloud technologies to scale detection capabilities

Present findings and model insights to drive security strategy decisions

About the team

About Amazon Security

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Unix/Linux

Experience in professional software development

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

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. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,400/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.