Research Scientist, Worldwide Environmental Solutions

2 weeks ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Amazon Full time

Join Amazon's Pioneering Sustainability Team

Be part of a transformative journey at Amazon, where we are committed to advancing environmental and social initiatives that align with our long-term global sustainability vision. We strive to be the most customer-focused organization worldwide, and to achieve this, we seek exceptionally talented, bright, and driven individuals.

About the Worldwide Sustainability Organization

The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) division leverages Amazon's extensive scale, rapid pace, and innovative capabilities to create a more resilient and sustainable enterprise. Our mission is to manage social and environmental impacts on a global scale while driving solutions that empower our customers, businesses, and the planet to embrace sustainability.

Role of the Sustainability Science and Innovation Team

The Sustainability Science and Innovation (SSI) team is a diverse group within WWS that integrates science, analytics, economics, statistics, machine learning, product development, and engineering expertise. We utilize data across various sustainability imperatives—such as carbon, water, waste, biodiversity, and environmental risk—to identify, develop, experiment, and scale scientific solutions and innovations that assist Amazon, our customers, and partners in addressing their most pressing sustainability challenges.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Applied Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a broad scientific background and expertise in areas such as Generative AI, computer vision, and natural language processing (NLP). Strong communication skills are essential for fostering consensus among diverse stakeholders, along with the ability to navigate ambiguous problem spaces and take on multiple roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain cutting-edge data and machine learning solutions to enhance our business operations.
  • Create experiments and prototype new learning algorithms and predictive techniques.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to design and implement software solutions for scientific challenges.
  • Apply machine learning best practices to uphold high-quality standards for all team deliverables.
  • Lead the initial investigative phase of strategic sustainability initiatives, effectively influencing and communicating with stakeholders to facilitate project handoffs for implementation.

Team Culture and Values

Inclusive Team Environment: At Amazon, we embrace a culture of learning and curiosity. Our employee-led affinity groups promote inclusion and empower us to celebrate our differences. We host ongoing events and learning experiences that inspire us to appreciate our uniqueness.

Work-Life Integration: We prioritize work-life harmony, ensuring that success at work does not come at the expense of personal life. Flexible work hours and arrangements are integral to our culture, allowing us to achieve our best both at work and at home.

Mentorship and Professional Development: We offer a clear career path for individuals at any stage of their journey. As we continuously raise our performance standards, you will find abundant opportunities for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career advancement resources to help you grow into a well-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in developing models for business applications.
  • PhD or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field.
  • Experience with patents or publications in top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
  • Familiarity with algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, and high-performance computing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
  • Background in professional software development.

Amazon is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, please reach out for assistance.

Our compensation reflects the labor costs across various U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon offers a comprehensive compensation package that may include equity, sign-on bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

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