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Amazon · 2 days ago

Applied Scientist, Special Projects

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$136K/yr - $223K/yr

Amazon is seeking an innovative Applied Scientist for its Special Projects team, which focuses on addressing big challenges through advanced machine learning. The role involves building state-of-the-art ML models for biology and collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and engineers.

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Responsibilities

Build, adapt and evaluate ML models for life sciences applications
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of ML scientists, biologists, software engineers and product managers

Qualification

Machine LearningDeep LearningProtein BiologyPythonUnix/LinuxJavaC++Professional Software DevelopmentPatents/Publications

Required

PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++
Expert knowledge of machine learning and deep learning; experience in applying ML to protein biology

Preferred

Experience using Unix/Linux
Experience in professional software development
Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
Expert knowledge of protein biology and design

Benefits

Equity
Sign-on payments
Medical
Financial
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Company

Amazon

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Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://amazon.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
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