Alexa is cloud based voice service that runs on Amazon devices such as the Echo, Echo dot, Echo Show, Fire Tablets and Fire TV, as well as many other third party hardware devices. We believe voice is the most natural user interface for interacting with technology across many domains; we are inventing the future. In the Experiences and Devices group, we work on building Alexa features to surprise, delight, and inform our customers about Alexa. We design, build, deploy, operate, and iterate on core Alexa features that are loved by our customers worldwide. We are seeking a talented and accomplished Sr. Applied Science Manager that will improve the Alexa customer experience. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in an exciting, fast growing business. You will be working on one of the world's most cutting edge customer experience and technology. You'll build a team that will solve tomorrow's problems today. Your team will design and run experiments, research new algorithms, and find
· PhD in Computer Science (Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, or equivalent); · 10+ years of experience in machine learning or related fields · Experience taking a project from scoping requirements through actual launch and SLA-driven operations · 5+ years of management experience · Demonstrated leadership responsibility for delivery of a technically demanding product, in a team environment · Design and architecture knowledge as well as familiarity with object oriented design patterns · Experience with R, Java, or Python·PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering ·