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Posted date: Jun 04, 2025
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Location: Boston, MA
Estimated salary: $205,200
Range: $150,400 - $260,000
Description
The Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a highly-skilled Senior Applied Scientist, to lead the development and implementation of novel algorithms and push the boundaries of efficient inference for Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) models.As a Senior Applied Scientist, you will play a critical role in driving the development of GenAI technologies that can handle Amazon-scale use cases and have a significant impact on our customers' experiences.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and execute experiments to evaluate the performance of different decoding algorithms and models, and iterate quickly to improve results
- Develop deep learning models for compression, system optimization, and inference
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and scientists to identify and solve complex problems in GenAI
- Mentor and guide junior scientists and engineers, and contribute to the overall growth and development of the team
Qualifications
- PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of applied research experience- 5+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
- Experience with popular deep learning frameworks such as MxNet and Tensor Flow.
Extended Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, with a focus on GenAI- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing decoding algorithms and knowledge of model compression, optimization, and inference
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal systems
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks such as Tensor Flow or PyTorch
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and critically about complex problems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience with patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260,000/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.
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