Amazon Applied Science Manager Data Center Core Network Engineering 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

422334980

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.The Core Networking organization is seeking an experienced Applied Science Manager to lead a team of Scientists, Software Engineers, and Data Engineers in revolutionizing network operations through intelligent automation. In this role, you will define and execute multi-year science strategies to address complex challenges in Network Design, performance scaling, and Operations.You will lead the production strategy and execution for a diverse range of models (statistical models, GenAI, autonomous agents) in a fast-paced operational environment. This leadership role requires owning machine learning operations and deployment frameworks while building scalable self-service analytics and science infrastructure that enables data driven culture in Core Networking and beyond.Key job responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development* Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of applied scientists, data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers
* Hire top-tier talent and provide ongoing coaching for career growth and technical development
* Foster a collaborative, innovative environment aligned with organizational objectives
* Methodically expand the team's domain expertise across diverse science areasSelf-Healing Network Development* Collaborate with all stakeholder Design and implement autonomous network remediation systems that can take corrective actions with minimal human intervention
* Develop intelligent agents and ML models that collaborate with human network domain experts to identify and resolve network issues
* Build predictive analytics solutions to proactively detect performance issues and anomalies before they impact operations
* Create automated decision-making frameworks that balance autonomous actions with human oversightResearch & Technical Strategy* Conduct research in GenAI, autonomous agents, LLMs, machine learning, and applied statistics for network operations
* Set technical and scientific direction by defining vision, roadmap, and success metrics for high-impact ML and AI projects
* Stay current with latest developments in network automation and AI-driven operations
* Apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to create innovative solutions for network design, build, and operations optimizationProduction & Operations Excellence
* Own machine learning operations and deployment frameworks for production environments
* Support instrumentation and monitoring of production models through A/B test design and validation methods
* Manage suite of production science solutions with infrastructure as code practices
* Deploy science models into service-based application frameworks and embed them into new and existing network products* Work in ambiguous environments with opportunity to influence and contribute to organizational strategy
* Contribute to complex High-Level-Designs spanning multiple fabric engineering teams
* Provide technical feedback on Low-Level-Designs with deep networking expertise
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, success criteria, and deliverables
* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and business audiencesProject Management & Execution* Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects from problem definition to model deployment
* Drive execution through sprint, quarterly, and annual planning with clear goal-setting and stakeholder alignment
* Balance delivering immediate results for operations customers while maintaining focus on long-term science roadmaps
* Navigate experimentation and make sound scientific and engineering decisions in complex problem spacesA day in the lifeDiverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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 AWS
Work/Life BalanceMentorship and 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, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- 5+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience
- Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics
- 5+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience
- PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field, or Master's degree and 4+ years of applied research experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience hiring and growing top talent