Data Scientist II, Enterprise Engineering
DESCRIPTION
How often have you had an opportunity to be an early member of a team that is tasked with solving a huge customer need through disruptive, innovative technology, reinventing an industry? Do you apply Machine Learning to big data problems? Are you excited by analyzing and modeling terabytes of data that solve real world problems? We love data and have lots of it. We’re looking for an engineer capable of using machine learning and statistical techniques to create solutions for non-trivial, and arguably, unsolved problems.
We are working on revolutionizing the way Amazonians work and collaborate. Our team is on a mission to transform productivity through the power of advanced generative AI technologies. In pursuit of this mission we are seeking a motivated Machine Learning Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing machine learning models that will drive our generative AI initiative. This role involves close collaboration with data scientists, software engineers, and UX/UI designers to create a seamless and context-aware AI solution that enhances productivity across various user personas within Amazon.
You will join a highly motivated, collaborative and fun-loving team with an entrepreneurial spirit and bias for action. The role will challenge you to think differently, hone your skills, and invent at scale. We're looking for engineers who obsess over technical details but can delight customers by continually learning and building the right products. You will help to invent the future of advertising.
Technical Skills needed:-
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, including libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
- Experience with R or Java is a plus.
- Machine Learning and AI: Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and frameworks. - Experience with natural language processing (NLP) techniques and models.
- Familiarity with reinforcement learning and its applications.
- Knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning methods.
- Data Preprocessing and Analysis: Expertise in data cleaning, normalization, and transformation. Ability to perform feature engineering and selection. Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
- Model Development and Evaluation: Experience in developing, training, and fine-tuning machine learning models. Knowledge of model evaluation metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and AUC-ROC. Familiarity with cross-validation techniques.
- Big Data Technologies: Experience with big data tools and frameworks like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka. Proficiency in handling large datasets and optimizing data pipelines.
- API and Microservices Development: Experience in developing and deploying RESTful APIs. Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS. Proficiency in using cloud-based machine learning and data storage services.
- Security and Privacy: Understanding of data privacy regulations and best practices. Experience with data anonymization techniques and secure data handling.
Key job responsibilities
1. Model Development: Design, develop, and implement machine learning models, particularly focusing on natural language processing (NLP) and reinforcement learning techniques.
2. Data Preprocessing: Perform data cleaning, normalization, and feature engineering to prepare datasets for model training.
3. Model Training: Train and fine-tune machine learning models to achieve high accuracy and robustness.
4. Integration: Work with the software engineering team to integrate ML models into the middleware that interfaces with Amazon’s GenAI offerings.
5. Performance Evaluation: Use cross-validation and various performance metrics (e.g., precision, recall, F1-score) to evaluate model performance and ensure their reliability.
6. Continuous Improvement: Implement reinforcement learning strategies to ensure the AI system continuously learns and improves from user interactions.
7. Collaboration: Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and UX/UI designers to ensure the models meet user requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing tools.
8. Documentation: Document model architectures, training processes, and evaluation results to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
A day in the life
- Spending time designing and implementing machine learning models, with a particular focus on NLP and reinforcement learning applications
- Conducting data preprocessing tasks including cleaning datasets, normalizing values, and engineering features to prepare data for model training
- Running model training sessions and fine-tuning parameters to optimize model performance
- Working closely with software engineers to integrate machine learning models into Amazon's GenAI middleware systems
- Testing and evaluating model performance using various metrics and cross-validation techniques
- Implementing and monitoring reinforcement learning mechanisms to capture user feedback and improve system performance
- Attending collaboration sessions with cross-functional team members including data scientists, software engineers, and UX/UI designers
- Maintaining detailed documentation of model architectures, training procedures, and evaluation results
About the team
We are a team part of Enterprise Engineering at Amazon focused on revolutionizing how Amazonians work and collaborate through advanced generative AI technologies. Our mission is to transform productivity across the organization by developing AI solutions. We are highly motivated, collaborative, and maintain an entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action.
Our team brings together diverse talents including data scientists, machine learning engineers, software engineers, and UX/UI designers, all working in concert to create innovative AI solutions. We value technical excellence while maintaining a fun-loving atmosphere that encourages creativity and innovation.
We operate at the forefront of AI technology, tackling complex challenges that require innovative thinking and technical expertise. Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, invention at scale, and a deep commitment to delighting our customers through transformative solutions. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you'll find yourself at home with our team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of data scientist experience
- 3+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.) experience
- 3+ years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, and parameters that affect their performance experience
- Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
- Experience in a ML or data scientist role with a large technology company
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 $125,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/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.