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Applied Scientist, Special Projects

Boston, MAOnsiteFull Time$142,800–$193,200 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • machine learning
  • Python
  • Java
  • C++

Nice to have

  • Unix/Linux
  • professional software development
  • patents
  • publications
  • top-tier peer-reviewed conferences
  • journals

Role summary

Amazon Special Projects team is seeking an entrepreneurial Applied Scientist to build state-of-the-art ML models for biology. This role requires a PhD in a relevant field and experience with programming languages like Python, Java, and C++. Preferred qualifications include Unix/Linux experience, professional software development, publications in top-tier venues, and knowledge of deep learning models for life sciences and protein biology. The team fosters a collaborative, startup-like environment focused on innovation and bringing products to market.

Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur? A builder? A dreamer? This role is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company’s Think Big leadership principle to the limits. If you’re interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this is the team for you.

As an Applied Scientist on our team, you will focus on building state-of-the-art ML models for biology. Our team rewards curiosity while maintaining a laser-focus in bringing products to market. Competitive candidates are responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, startup-like environment. At the forefront of both academic and applied research in this product area, you have the opportunity to work together with a diverse and talented team of scientists, engineers, and product managers and collaborate with other teams. Basic Qualifications: - PhD in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or related fields
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++ Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using Unix/Linux
- Experience in professional software development
- Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
- Experience in deep learning models for life sciences; knowledge of protein biology.

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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



USA, MA, Boston - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
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