Amazon · 5 hours ago
Research Scientist, Artificial General Intelligence - Data Services
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$126K/yr - $170K/yr
1+ years expAmazon is investing in generative AI and the responsible development of large language models. They are seeking a Research Scientist to drive innovation in natural language processing and machine learning, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve customer experience through data-driven models.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Ensure quality of speech/language/other data throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including data sourcing/collection, ground truth generation, normalization, transformation, cross-lingual alignment/mapping, etc
Clean, analyze and select speech/language/other data to achieve goals
Build and test models that elevate the customer experience
Collaborate with colleagues from science, engineering and business backgrounds
Present proposals and results in a clear manner backed by data and coupled with actionable conclusions
Work with engineers to develop efficient data querying infrastructure for both offline and online use cases
Qualification
Required
PhD in a quantitative field, or MS degree and 1+ years of quantitative field research experience
Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products
Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
Experience with various machine learning techniques and parameters that affect their performance
Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets
Preferred
Experience with statistical modelling / machine learning
Ability to develop experimental and analytic plans for data modeling processes, use of strong baselines, ability to accurately determine cause and effect relations
Strong attention to detail and exceptional level of organization
Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
Recent News
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