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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 1 day ago

Applied Scientist, RL post-training

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$167K/yr - $226K/yr
date6+ years exp

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, seeking an Applied Scientist to work on Reinforcement Learning post-training of frontier Large Language Models. The role involves developing innovative solutions to enhance capabilities and improve customer service, while collaborating with technology and business teams to address real-world challenges.

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Responsibilities

Develop innovative solutions to hard problems
Publish findings at peer reviewed conferences and journals

Qualification

PhDMaster's degreeNeural deep learningMachine learningJavaC++PythonPostgresLinux/RHELMxNetTensor FlowFirst authored publications

Required

PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience
Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
Experience in Postgres, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities and experience in Linux/RHEL

Preferred

Experience with popular deep learning frameworks such as MxNet and Tensor Flow
First authored publications on the topic of LLM post-training in top-tier AI conferences such as Neurips, ICML, ACL, etc

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 Web Services (AWS)

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Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant

Leadership Team

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Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
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Anand Desikan
CTO, CXO Advisor, and Enterprise Technologist
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