About the Role

The Applied Scientist II role at Amazon Alexa AI involves prototyping, optimizing, and deploying ML algorithms in Generative AI. Responsibilities include researching state-of-the-art AI/ML, collaborating on technical projects, and publishing research papers. The position requires a Master's/PhD with 2-7 years experience in deep learning and strong coding skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, experiment and build Proof Of Concepts advancing state of the art in AI & ML for GenAI
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and execute technically rigorous AI projects
• Engage in effective technical communication with coordination across teams
• Conduct thorough documentation of algorithms, methodologies, and findings
• Publish research papers in internal and external venues of repute

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Master's or PhD in computer science, statistics or related field
• 2-7 years experience in deep learning, machine learning, and data science
• Proficiency in coding and software development with strong focus on machine learning frameworks
• Experience in Python or another language; command line usage; familiarity with Linux and AWS ecosystems

Nice to Have:

• Track record of diving into data to discover hidden patterns and conducting error/deviation analysis
• Ability to develop experimental and analytic plans for data modeling processes
• Experience in professional software development
• Experience using Unix/Linux