Amazon Business Big Data team is looking for a Data Scientist to lead the research and thought leadership to drive our data and insights strategy for Amazon Business. This leadership role is central in shaping the definition and execution of the long term strategy for Amazon. We develop sophisticated algorithms that involve learning from large amounts of data. You will be responsible for researching, experimenting and analyzing predictive and optimization models. You will provide to data analysts, research scientists and engineers, direction on technology strategy in data management, insights and Machine learning that will form the nucleus of providing data and insights as a service to our customers. You will work on ambiguous and complex business and research science problems with large opportunities. You are an individual with outstanding analytical abilities and comfortable working with cross-functional teams and systems. You must be a self-starter and be able to learn on the go. Excellent
· Masters Degree or PhD in an engineering or technical field, preferably in Machine Learning, Data Science, Applied Mathematics or related field. · 10+ years of industry experience. · Extensive experience building predictive and optimization models · Expert knowledge in at least one of following fields: machine learning, operations research, data science research · Fluency in a high-level modeling language such as R, SAS, Matlab or other statistical software · Ability to do financial and statistical modelling. · Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java or C++ · Working