Applied Scientist III, Amazon AWS Agentic AI, AWS AI Fundamental Research
Company: Amazon
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Amazon is looking for a passionate, talented, and inventive
Applied Scientist with a strong machine learning background to help
build industry-leading technology in generative AI and foundational
models. As part of our AI team in Amazon AWS, you will work
alongside internationally recognized experts to develop novel
algorithms and modeling techniques to advance the state-of-the-art
in generative AI. Your work will directly impact millions of our
customers in the form of products and services that make use of
speech, vision and language technology. You will gain hands on
experience with Amazon’s heterogeneous speech, text, image and
structured data sources, and large-scale computing resources to
accelerate advances in machine learning and foundation models. More
specifically, you will have the opportunity to impact millions of
our customers by researching and building innovative solutions
using Agentic AI. Agentic AI drives innovation at the forefront of
artificial intelligence, enabling customers to transform their
businesses through cutting-edge generative AI solutions. We build
and deliver the foundational AI services that power the future of
cloud computing, helping organizations harness the potential of AI
to solve their most complex challenges. Join our dynamic team of
AI/ML practitioners, applied scientists, software engineers, and
solution architects who work backwards from customer needs to
create groundbreaking technologies. If you're passionate about
shaping the future of AI while making a meaningful impact for
customers worldwide, we want to hear from you. A day in the life A
day in the life Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences.
Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed
in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your
career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or
includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from
applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most
comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered
cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers
from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our
robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and
be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of
inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing
events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on
Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon) conferences, inspire us to
never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to
become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless
knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources
here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at
work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which
is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.
When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s
nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. - PhD, or Master's degree
and 6 years of applied research experience - Experience programming
in Java, C++, Python or related language - Experience with neural
deep learning methods and machine learning - Experience with
modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet,
Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc. - Experience with large scale
distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark etc. 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. Our inclusive
culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace
accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring
process, including support for the interview or onboarding process,
please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,
please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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, CA, Santa Clara - 192,200.00
- 260,000.00 USD annually
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