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Posted date: Apr 24, 2025
There have been 2 jobs posted with the title of Quantitative Researcher all time at Amazon.Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Estimated salary: $206,400
Range: $151,300 - $261,500
Description
Are you interested in a unique opportunity to advance the accuracy and efficiency of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) systems? If so, you're at the right place!As a Quantitative Researcher on our team, you will be working at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and finance, you will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment where innovative thinking is encouraged and rewarded.
We operate at Amazon's large scale with the energy of a nimble start-up. If you have a learner's mindset, enjoy solving challenging problems, and value an inclusive team culture, you will thrive in this role, and we hope to hear from you.
Key job responsibilities
* Conduct statistical analyses on web-scale datasets to develop state-of-the-art multimodal large language models
* Conceptualize and develop mathematical models, data sampling and preparation strategies to continuously improve existing algorithms
* Identify and utilize data sources to drive innovation and improvements to our LLMs
About the team
We are passionate engineers and scientists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We evaluate and represent the customer perspective through accurate benchmarking.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 4+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 4+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Extended Qualifications
- 4+ years of programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Prior experience in quantitative finance, algorithmic trading, or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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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