Senior Applied Scientist , Gen AI

DESCRIPTION

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Are you an inventive, curious, and driven Applied Scientist with a strong background in AI and Deep Learning? Join Amazon’s AWS Multimodal generative AI science team and be a catalyst for groundbreaking advancements in Computer Vision, Generative AI, and foundational models.

As part of the AWS Multimodal generative AI science team, you’ll lead innovative research projects, develop state-of-the-art algorithms, and pioneer solutions that will directly impact millions of Amazon customers. Leveraging Amazon’s vast computing power, you’ll work alongside a supportive and diverse group of top-tier scientists and engineers, contributing to products that redefine the industry.

Key job responsibilities
* Lead research initiatives in Multimodal generative AI, pushing the boundaries of model efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
* Design, implement, and evaluate deep learning models in a production environment.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer research outcomes into scalable AWS services.
* Publish in top-tier conferences and journals, keeping Amazon at the forefront of innovation.
* Mentor and guide other scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity and excellence.

About the team
About the team
Diverse Experiences
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Why AWS
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Ph.D. or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
* Proven expertise in AI/ML fields such as LLMs, Computer Vision, Generative AI, NLP, or foundational models.
* Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and familiarity with cloud-based computing platforms.
* Strong analytical, mathematical, and coding skills (e.g., Python, C++, or Java).
* First author in research publications in peer-reviewed conferences or journals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience designing and leading complex research projects from ideation to implementation.
* Deep understanding of statistical modeling, optimization, and algorithm development.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

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