Applied Scientist, Amazon Business Prime
DESCRIPTION
Come be a part of a rapidly expanding $35 billion dollar global business. At Amazon Business, a fast-growing startup passionate about building solutions, we set out every day to innovate and disrupt the status quo. We stand at the intersection of tech & retail in the B2B space developing innovative purchasing and procurement solutions to help businesses and organizations thrive. At Amazon Business, we strive to be the most recognized and preferred strategic partner for smart business buying. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Join us in building and celebrating the value of Amazon Business to buyers and sellers of all sizes and industries. Unlock your career potential.
We are seeking an Applied Scientist who has a solid background in applied Machine Learning and Data Science, deep passion for building data-driven products, ability to formulate data insights and scientific vision, and has a proven track record of executing complex projects and delivering business impact.
Key job responsibilities
• Data driven insights to accelerate acquisition of new members.
• Grow benefits adoption based on customer segment, vertical, and drive customers to their "aha moment".
• Customer lifecycle analysis improving targeting, customer identification, and spend behavior.
• Work with a group of both applied scientists and software engineers to deliver machine-learning and data science solutions to production.
• Advance team's engineering craftsmanship and drive continued scientific innovation as a thought leader and practitioner.
• Mentor talented members, provide technical and career development guidance to both scientists and engineers in the organization.
About the team
The Marketing Science team applies scientific methods and research techniques to enhance our understanding of AB consumer behavior, market trends, and the effectiveness of marketing strategies. Our goal is to develop and advance theories and models that can be used to make informed decisions in marketing and to provide insights into consumer decision-making processes. Additionally, we seek to identify and explore emerging trends and technologies in marketing, and to develop innovative approaches for addressing the challenges and opportunities in the field.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field
- 3+ years of building machine learning models or developing algorithms for business application experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Effective verbal and written communications skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field
- 5+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to all levels of the organization
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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 $222,200/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.