Amazon Sr Applied Scientist Alexa Shopping 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

257405278

Join us in revolutionizing Alexa Shopping experiences through the power of advanced AI. We’re seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to drive innovation in voice-driven commerce and shape the future of Alexa+.In this role, you will develop and implement innovative AI solutions that enhance shopping experiences across all Alexa endpoints. You will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of Generative AI and Agentic AI, collaborating closely with Alexa's science teams to integrate next-generation shopping features with Alexa+ customer experiences. This position offers significant impact and growth potential while working on problems at unprecedented scale, allowing you to present your work to senior leadership and influence key technical decisions that will shape the future of AI-driven retail.Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement state-of-the-art machine learning models, focusing on natural language processing, recommendation systems, and multi-modal interactions.
- Develop and implement novel evaluation metrics to measure the success of AI-driven shopping experiences.

- PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of applied research experience
- 5+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Proven track record of solving complex technical problems with innovative, data-driven solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to their professional development.